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Druzy and Eosphorite Optical Properties


Eosphorite and Druzy Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.639-1.672   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.029-0.032   

Clarity
Opaque   
Transparent   

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Druzy and Eosphorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Druzy and Eosphorite 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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