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Danburite
Danburite

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Erythrite



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Danburite and Erythrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Subadamantine, Pearly

Pleochroism

Weak: pale yellow yellow
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.627-1.6391.626-1.629
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.006-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Danburite and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Danburite and Erythrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Danburite and Erythrite 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, Danburite is while Danburite is in appearance.