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Indicolite and Fayalite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Faint
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.827-1.879
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
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0.042-0.051
1.9 Clarity
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TransparentAnthony et al

Indicolite and Fayalite Optic Character

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

Indicolite and Fayalite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Indicolite and Fayalite 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, Indicolite is Not Available while Indicolite is Not Available in appearance.