Magnesite and Euclase Optical Properties

Magnesite

Euclase

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.509-1.7201.650-1.677

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a

1.8 Birefringence

0.1910.019-0.025

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Magnesite and Euclase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Magnesite and Euclase 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.