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Montebrasite and Blue John Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.432-1.436
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.020-0.030Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent

Montebrasite and Blue John Optic Character

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

Montebrasite and Blue John Transparency

Similar to their colors, Montebrasite and Blue John 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, Montebrasite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann while Montebrasite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann in appearance.