Dolomite and Beryl Optical Properties

Dolomite

Beryl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

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1.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

Weak to distinct

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Transparent, Transparent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.498-1.6811.560-1.604

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.179-0.1810.0040-0.0070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Dolomite and Beryl Optic Character

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

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Dolomite and Beryl Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dolomite and Beryl 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, Dolomite is Translucent and Transparent while Dolomite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.