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Covellite and Blue spinel Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Resinous
Marked
0.08
OpaqueAnthony et al
1.45-2.62
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Hexagonal
-9999
OpaqueAnthony et al
 
-
-
-
-
-9999
-
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-9999
-

Covellite and Blue spinel Optic Character

Covellite and Blue spinel optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Covellite Vs Blue spinel 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 Covellite and Blue spinel 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.

Covellite and Blue spinel Transparency

Similar to their colors, Covellite and Blue spinel 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, Covellite is while Covellite is in appearance.