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Dallasite and Dravite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Very strong: pale yellow colorless
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
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Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5401.614-1.666
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.014-0.032
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
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Transparent

Dallasite and Dravite Optic Character

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

Dallasite and Dravite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dallasite and Dravite 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.