Milarite and Copper Optical Properties

Milarite

Copper

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.529-1.560Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F m3m

1.8 Birefringence

0.000-0.011Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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Milarite and Copper Optic Character

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

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