Danburite and Rinkite Ce Optical Properties

Danburite

Rinkite Ce

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Greasy

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1.2 Pleochroism

Weak: pale yellow yellow

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1.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.627-1.6391.653-1.662

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Biaxial/+

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1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

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1.8 Birefringence

0.006Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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Danburite and Rinkite Ce Optic Character

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

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Danburite and Rinkite Ce Transparency

Similar to their colors, Danburite and Rinkite Ce 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 Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Danburite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.