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Druzy and Cryolite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Greasy, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
colorless.
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.338-1.339
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.001
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Opaque
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Druzy and Cryolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Druzy and Cryolite 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.