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Coral and Thomsonite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.486-1.658
1.510-1.550
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.160-0.172
0.015-0.020
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Coral and Thomsonite Optic Character

Coral and Thomsonite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Coral and Thomsonite Physical Properties 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 Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Coral and Thomsonite 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 Translucent while Coral is Translucent in appearance.