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Elbaite and Sarcopside Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale green
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
1.670-1.734
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.032
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Elbaite and Sarcopside Optic Character

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

Elbaite and Sarcopside Transparency

Similar to their colors, Elbaite and Sarcopside 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.