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Crocoite

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Crocoite and Simpsonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinctly trichroic
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
2.31-2.661.994-2.040
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/n
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.046
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Crocoite and Simpsonite Optic Character

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

Crocoite and Simpsonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Crocoite and Simpsonite 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.