Elbaite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties

Elbaite

Rock Crystal

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Pale green

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

0.020.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.544-1.553

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.0320.009

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TransparentWalter Schumann

Elbaite and Rock Crystal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Elbaite and Rock Crystal 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.