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Lehsunia and Covellite Optical Properties


Covellite and Lehsunia Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Resinous   

Pleochroism
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Marked   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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OpaqueAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references   

Refractive Index
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1.45-2.62   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Hexagonal   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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OpaqueAnthony et al   

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Lehsunia and Covellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lehsunia and Covellite 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, Lehsunia is Not Available while Lehsunia is Not Available in appearance.

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