Crocoite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties

Crocoite

Rock Crystal

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Distinctly trichroic

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

2.31-2.661.544-1.553

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/n

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.009

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TransparentWalter Schumann

Crocoite and Rock Crystal Optic Character

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

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Crocoite and Rock Crystal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Crocoite and Rock Crystal 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, Crocoite is Transparent while Crocoite is Transparent in appearance.