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Ekanite

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Ekanite and Jacobsite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.593-1.596-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Tetragonal Trapezohedral H-M Symbol (4 2 2) Space Group: I 422
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Birefringence

0.001-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Ekanite and Jacobsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ekanite and Jacobsite 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.