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Forsterite

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Forsterite and Elaeolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Greasy

Pleochroism

colorless.
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.635-1.671-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.033-0.042-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Forsterite and Elaeolite Optic Character

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

Forsterite and Elaeolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Forsterite and Elaeolite 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, Forsterite is Transparent while Forsterite is Transparent in appearance.