Elbaite and Shortite Optical Properties

Elbaite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Pale green

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1.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.530-1.569

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.0320.039

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Elbaite and Shortite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Elbaite and Shortite 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.