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Elbaite and Ettringite Optical Properties


Ettringite and Elbaite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Pale green   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666   
1.470-1.491   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.014-0.032   
0.021   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Elbaite and Ettringite Optic Character

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

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Elbaite and Ettringite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Elbaite and Ettringite 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, Elbaite is Transparent while Elbaite is Transparent in appearance.

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