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Druzy and Faustite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
Waxy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Opaque
Translucent

Refractive Index

-99991.612
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Opaque
Translucent

Druzy and Faustite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Druzy and Faustite 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.