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Edenite and Crocoite Optical Properties


Crocoite and Edenite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Distinct   
Distinctly trichroic   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.606-1.649   
2.31-2.66   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

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

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Edenite and Crocoite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Edenite and Crocoite 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, Edenite is Not Available while Edenite is Not Available in appearance.

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