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Narsarsukite
Narsarsukite

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Narsarsukite and Copper Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow
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Dispersion

0.020.00
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.610-1.647-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

tetragonal
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F m3m

Birefringence

0.021-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Narsarsukite and Copper Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Narsarsukite and Copper 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.