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Druzy and Cat s Eye Optical Properties


Cat s Eye and Druzy Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.744-1.755   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
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Clarity
Opaque   
Translucent   

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Druzy and Cat s Eye Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Druzy and Cat s Eye 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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