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Elaeolite and Sinhalite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Trichroism: green light brown dark brownHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.665-1.712
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.036-0.042
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Elaeolite and Sinhalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Elaeolite and Sinhalite 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 Not Available while Elaeolite is Not Available in appearance.