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Leucite and Smaragdite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.504-1.510-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
-

Birefringence

0.001-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Leucite and Smaragdite Optic Character

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

Leucite and Smaragdite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Leucite and Smaragdite 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, Leucite is while Leucite is in appearance.