×

Malachite
Malachite

Corundum
Corundum



ADD
Compare
X
Malachite
X
Corundum

Malachite and Corundum Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
None0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.758-1.780
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.2540.007-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Malachite and Corundum Optic Character

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

Malachite and Corundum Transparency

Similar to their colors, Malachite 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, Malachite is Opaque while Malachite is Opaque in appearance.