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Esperite and Sard Optical Properties


Sard and Esperite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Waxy  

Pleochroism
colorless.  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.760-1.774  
1.535-1.539  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
-  

Birefringence
0.012  
0.008-0.010  

Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al  
Translucent  

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Esperite and Sard Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Esperite and Sard 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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