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Edenite
Edenite

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Fluorapatite



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Edenite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

Distinct
Weak to strong if coloreD

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.606-1.6491.631-1.650
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Edenite and Fluorapatite Optic Character

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

Edenite and Fluorapatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Edenite and Fluorapatite 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.