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Druzy and Euclase Optical Properties


Euclase and Druzy Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
23

Transparency
Opaque   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.650-1.677   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

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

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.019-0.025   

Clarity
Opaque   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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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.

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