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Corundum and Sylvite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
None
Visible in colored crystals
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.758-1.7801.4903
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.010Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Not Available

Corundum and Sylvite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Corundum and Sylvite 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.