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Druzy and Calcite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.486-1.658
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.154-0.174
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Opaque
Transparent

Druzy and Calcite Optic Character

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

Druzy and Calcite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Druzy and Calcite 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.