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Esperite and Violane Optical Properties


Violane and Esperite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
colorless.  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.03  
99+

Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.760-1.774  
1.668-1.703  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
-  

Birefringence
0.012  
0.024-0.030  

Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al  
Translucent  

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Esperite and Violane Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Esperite and Violane 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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