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Dallasite

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Dallasite and Epidote Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Strong
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.03
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5401.729-1.768
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.4 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.5 Crystal System
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monoclinic
1.6 Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.019-0.046
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Dallasite and Epidote Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Dallasite and Epidote 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.