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Narsarsukite
Narsarsukite

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Narsarsukite and Apophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.610-1.647
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tetragonal
0.021
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Pearly
Dichroic (colorless)
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.530-1.543
Uniaxial/-
tetragonal
0.000-0.003
Transparent

Narsarsukite and Apophyllite Optic Character

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

Narsarsukite and Apophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Narsarsukite and Apophyllite 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 while Narsarsukite is in appearance.