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Edenite and Malachite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinct
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.606-1.6491.655-1.909
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.254
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Edenite and Malachite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Edenite and Malachite 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.