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Elbaite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties


Falcons Eye and Elbaite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Pale green   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
None   

Transparency
Transparent   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666   
1.534-1.540   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.014-0.032   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Elbaite and Falcons Eye Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Elbaite and Falcons Eye 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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