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Ettringite

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Ettringite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.470-1.491
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
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1.8 Birefringence
0.021
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Ettringite and Dendrite crystal Optic Character

Ettringite and Dendrite crystal optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Ettringite and Dendrite crystal 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 Ettringite and Dendrite crystal 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.

Ettringite and Dendrite crystal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ettringite and Dendrite crystal 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, Ettringite is Translucent and Transparent while Ettringite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.