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Mellite and dendritic agate Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.509-1.541
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1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
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1.8 Birefringence
0.030
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1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Mellite and dendritic agate Optic Character

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

Mellite and dendritic agate Transparency

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