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Marble and Adularia Optical Properties


Adularia and Marble Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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TransparentArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Refractive Index
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1.518-1.536   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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0.005-0.008   

Clarity
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TransparentArthur Thomas   

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Marble and Adularia Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Marble and Adularia 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, Marble is Not Available while Marble is Not Available in appearance.

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