Druzy and Euclase Optical Properties

Druzy

Euclase

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Opaque

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.650-1.677

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Isometric

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.019-0.025

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Opaque

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Druzy and Euclase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Druzy and Euclase 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.