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Edenite and Omphacite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Distinct
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.606-1.6491.662-1.723
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Edenite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Edenite and Omphacite 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.