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Kashmir sapphire and Corundum Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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None
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.758-1.780
1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
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Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
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0.007-0.010
1.9 Clarity
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Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Kashmir sapphire and Corundum Optic Character

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

Kashmir sapphire and Corundum Transparency

Similar to their colors, Kashmir sapphire and Corundum 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, Kashmir sapphire is Not Available while Kashmir sapphire is Not Available in appearance.