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Epidote

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Epidote and Verdite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

Strong
Extreme

Dispersion

0.030.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.729-1.7681.580
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c

Birefringence

0.019-0.046-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent

Epidote and Verdite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Epidote and Verdite 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.