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Iddingsite and dendritic agate Optical Properties


dendritic agate and Iddingsite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Refractive Index
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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TranslucentWalter Schumann   

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Iddingsite and dendritic agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Iddingsite and dendritic agate 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, Iddingsite is Not Available while Iddingsite is Not Available in appearance.

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