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Dendrite crystal and Alexandrite Optical Properties


Alexandrite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
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1.739-1.770   

Optic Character
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Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
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Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
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0.007-0.010   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Dendrite crystal and Alexandrite Optic Character

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

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Dendrite crystal and Alexandrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dendrite crystal and Alexandrite 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, Dendrite crystal is Not Available while Dendrite crystal is Not Available in appearance.

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