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Edenite
Edenite

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Edenite and Petoskey Stone Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Distinct
0.02
-
1.606-1.649
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monoclinic
-9999
-
 
-
-
0.01
-
-9999
-
Trigonal
-9999
-

Edenite and Petoskey Stone Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Edenite and Petoskey Stone 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.