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Druzy and Crystal Opal Optical Properties


Crystal Opal and Druzy Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
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None   

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
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1.370-1.   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric   
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Birefringence
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Clarity
Opaque   
Transparent   

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Druzy and Crystal Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Druzy and Crystal Opal 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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