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Erythrite
Erythrite

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Erythrite and Coral Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Subadamantine, Pearly
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
0.03
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1.626-1.629
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monoclinic
-9999
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0.03
Translucent
1.486-1.658
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Trigonal
0.160-0.172
Translucent

Erythrite and Coral Optic Character

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

Erythrite and Coral Transparency

Similar to their colors, Erythrite and Coral 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, Erythrite is while Erythrite is in appearance.