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Dallasite and Steatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.540
1.539-1.596
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.010
0.046-0.050
1.9 Clarity
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OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Dallasite and Steatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Dallasite and Steatite 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.