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Narsarsukite
Narsarsukite

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Narsarsukite and Celestine Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow
Weakly trichroiC

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.610-1.6471.619-1.635
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

tetragonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0210.004-0.012
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Narsarsukite and Celestine Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Narsarsukite and Celestine 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.