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Marcasite and Padparadscha Optical Properties


Padparadscha and Marcasite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.757-1.780   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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0.007-0.010   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent   

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Marcasite and Padparadscha Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Marcasite and Padparadscha 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, Marcasite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Marcasite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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