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Glaucophane and Padparadscha Optical Properties


Padparadscha and Glaucophane Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Strong   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.606-1.637   
1.757-1.780   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.007-0.010   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Glaucophane and Padparadscha Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Glaucophane and Padparadscha 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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