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Coral and Afghanite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
-
0.03
Translucent
1.486-1.658
-
Trigonal
0.160-0.172
Translucent
 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Transparent
1.523
-
Trigonal
0.006
Transparent

Coral and Afghanite Optic Character

Coral and Afghanite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Coral Vs Afghanite like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Coral and Afghanite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Coral and Afghanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Coral and Afghanite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Coral is while Coral is in appearance.