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Edenite and Danburite Optical Properties


Danburite and Edenite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Distinct   
Weak: pale yellow yellow   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.606-1.649   
1.627-1.639   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.006   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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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.

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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 Not Available while Edenite is Not Available in appearance.

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