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Glaucophane and Cyprine of Berzelius Optical Properties


Cyprine of Berzelius and Glaucophane Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
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Pleochroism
Strong   
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Dispersion
Not Available   
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.606-1.637   
1.698-1.723   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic   
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Birefringence
Not Available   
0.001-0.012   

Clarity
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Glaucophane and Cyprine of Berzelius Optic Character

Glaucophane and Cyprine of Berzelius optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Glaucophane and Cyprine of Berzelius 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 Glaucophane and Cyprine of Berzelius 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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Glaucophane and Cyprine of Berzelius Transparency

Similar to their colors, Glaucophane and Cyprine of Berzelius 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, Glaucophane is Not Available while Glaucophane is Not Available in appearance.

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