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Erythrite and Turquoise Optical Properties


Turquoise and Erythrite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Not Available   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.626-1.629   
1.610-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.040   

Clarity
Not Available   
Translucent   

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Erythrite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Erythrite and Turquoise 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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