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Creedite and Parisite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
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0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.461-1.485
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monoclinic
0.024
Transparent
 
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0.03
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1.671-1.771
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0.099-0.100
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Creedite and Parisite Optic Character

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

Creedite and Parisite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Creedite and Parisite 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, Creedite is while Creedite is in appearance.