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Erythrite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optical Properties


Cyprine of Berzelius and Erythrite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly   
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Pleochroism
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.626-1.629   
1.698-1.723   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic   
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Birefringence
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0.001-0.012   

Clarity
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Erythrite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optic Character

Erythrite and Cyprine of Berzelius optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Erythrite and Cyprine of Berzelius 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 Erythrite and Cyprine of Berzelius 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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Erythrite and Cyprine of Berzelius Transparency

Similar to their colors, Erythrite and Cyprine of Berzelius 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 Not Available while Erythrite is Not Available in appearance.

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