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Dallasite and Cymophane Optical Properties


Cymophane and Dallasite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.540   
1.739-1.770   

Optic Character
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Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.008-0.010   
0.007-0.013   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Dallasite and Cymophane Optic Character

Dallasite and Cymophane optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Dallasite and Cymophane 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 Dallasite and Cymophane 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. Cymophane has Biaxial/+ character.

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Dallasite and Cymophane Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dallasite and Cymophane 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, Dallasite is Not Available while Dallasite is Not Available in appearance.

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