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Gypsum

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Gypsum and Heliodor Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy
None
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.521-1.531
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monoclinic
0.010
Transparent
 
-
-
0.01
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-9999
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-9999
-

Gypsum and Heliodor Optic Character

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

Gypsum and Heliodor Transparency

Similar to their colors, Gypsum and Heliodor 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, Gypsum is while Gypsum is in appearance.