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Elaeolite
Elaeolite

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Carnelian



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Elaeolite and Carnelian Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque

Refractive Index

-99991.535-1.539
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.003-0.009
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Elaeolite and Carnelian Optic Character

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

Elaeolite and Carnelian Transparency

Similar to their colors, Elaeolite and Carnelian 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, Elaeolite is while Elaeolite is in appearance.