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Elbaite and Sulfur Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Pale green
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.032
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Elbaite and Sulfur Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Elbaite and Sulfur 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.