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Edenite
Edenite

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Edenite and Wulfenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Adamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

Distinct
Weak

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.606-1.6492.280-2.405
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
tetragonal

Birefringence

-99990.122
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Edenite and Wulfenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Edenite and Wulfenite 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.