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Milarite and Shungite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Refractive Index

1.529-1.560-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Birefringence

0.000-0.011-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Milarite and Shungite Optic Character

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

Milarite and Shungite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Milarite and Shungite 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 while Milarite is in appearance.