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Magnesite and Druzy Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Opaque

Refractive Index

1.509-1.720-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
Isometric

Birefringence

0.191-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Opaque

Magnesite and Druzy Optic Character

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

Magnesite and Druzy Transparency

Similar to their colors, Magnesite and Druzy 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, Magnesite is Translucent while Magnesite is Translucent in appearance.