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Druzy and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Opaque
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Refractive Index

-99991.540-1.560
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Opaque
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Druzy and Tortoiseshell Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Druzy and Tortoiseshell 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.