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Dallasite and Spodumene Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong in kunzite: α-purple
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.540
1.657-1.681
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.010
0.014-0.018
1.9 Clarity
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Dallasite and Spodumene Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Dallasite and Spodumene 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.