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Druzy and Turquoise Optical Properties


Turquoise and Druzy Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.610-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.040   

Clarity
Opaque   
Translucent   

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Druzy and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Druzy and Turquoise 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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