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Epidote
Epidote

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Epidote and Radiolarite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism

Strong
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Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.729-1.768-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.019-0.046-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Epidote and Radiolarite Optic Character

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

Epidote and Radiolarite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Epidote and Radiolarite 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, Epidote is while Epidote is in appearance.