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Ekanite

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Ekanite and Dallasite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.593-1.5961.540
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Tetragonal Trapezohedral H-M Symbol (4 2 2) Space Group: I 422
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1.8 Birefringence
0.0010.008-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Ekanite and Dallasite Optic Character

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

Ekanite and Dallasite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ekanite and Dallasite 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, Ekanite is Transparent while Ekanite is Transparent in appearance.