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Edenite and Gaylussite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinct
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.606-1.6491.444
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.079
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Edenite and Gaylussite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Edenite and Gaylussite 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.