Mellite and Steatite Optical Properties

Mellite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.509-1.5411.539-1.596

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.0300.046-0.050

0 0.296

1.5 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Mellite and Steatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Mellite and Steatite 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.