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Edenite
Edenite

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Edenite and Danburite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

Distinct
Weak: pale yellow yellow

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.606-1.6491.627-1.639
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
Biaxial/+

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.006
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Edenite and Danburite Optic Character

Edenite and Danburite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Edenite and Danburite 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 Danburite 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. Danburite has Biaxial/+ character.

Edenite and Danburite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Edenite and Danburite 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 while Edenite is in appearance.