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Narsarsukite and Gypsum Optical Properties


Gypsum and Narsarsukite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy   

Pleochroism
Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.610-1.647   
1.521-1.531   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.021   
0.010   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Narsarsukite and Gypsum Optic Character

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

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

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