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Edenite and Sarcopside Optical Properties


Sarcopside and Edenite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Waxy  

Pleochroism
Distinct  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
-  
TranslucentAnthony et al  

Refractive Index
1.606-1.649  
1.670-1.734  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
-  

Birefringence
-9999  
-9999  

Clarity
-  
TranslucentAnthony et al  

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Edenite and Sarcopside Optic Character

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

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Edenite and Sarcopside Transparency

Similar to their colors, Edenite and Sarcopside 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.

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