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Datolite and Druzy Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Transparent
1.621-1.675
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monoclinic
0.044
Transparent
 
-
-
0.01
Opaque
-9999
-
Isometric
-9999
Opaque

Datolite and Druzy Optic Character

Datolite and Druzy optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Datolite Vs Druzy 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 Datolite and Druzy 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.

Datolite and Druzy Transparency

Similar to their colors, Datolite and Druzy 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, Datolite is while Datolite is in appearance.