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Narsarsukite and Albite Optical Properties


Albite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
Vitreous, Pearly  

Pleochroism
Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow  
colorless.  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
1.00  
1

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.610-1.647  
1.525-1.542  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
tetragonal  
Triclinic  

Birefringence
0.021  
0.008-0.011  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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Narsarsukite and Albite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Narsarsukite and Albite 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, Narsarsukite is Transparent and Translucent while Narsarsukite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.

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