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Covellite and Spodumene 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
 
Vitreous
Strong in kunzite: α-purple
0.02
Transparent
1.657-1.681
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monoclinic
0.014-0.018
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Covellite and Spodumene Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Covellite and Spodumene 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.