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Druzy and Afghanite Optical Properties


Afghanite and Druzy Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Not Available   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent, Gemstones (2009)   

Refractive Index
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1.523   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.006   

Clarity
Opaque   
Transparent   

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Druzy and Afghanite Optic Character

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

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

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