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Druzy and Ludlamite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
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NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.653-1.693
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
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0.038-0.044
1.9 Clarity
Opaque
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Druzy and Ludlamite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Druzy and Ludlamite 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.