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Corundum and Gaspite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
None
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1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.758-1.7801.610-1.830
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
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1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.010Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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Corundum and Gaspite Optic Character

Corundum and Gaspite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Corundum and Gaspite 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 Corundum and Gaspite 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.

Corundum and Gaspite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Corundum and Gaspite 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, Corundum is Translucent and Transparent while Corundum is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.