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Esperite and Omphacite Optical Properties


Omphacite and Esperite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
colorless.  
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent  
TranslucentAnthony et al  

Refractive Index
1.760-1.774  
1.662-1.723  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
-  

Birefringence
0.012  
-9999  

Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al  
TranslucentAnthony et al  

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Esperite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Esperite and Omphacite 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, Esperite is OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque and Transparent while Esperite is OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque and Transparent in appearance.

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