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Natrolite and Feldspar Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.478-1.493
-
Orthorhombic
0.012-0.013
Transparent
 
Vitreous
None
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.518-1.570
-
Triclinic or monoclinic
0.008-0.010
Transparent

Natrolite and Feldspar Optic Character

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

Natrolite and Feldspar Transparency

Similar to their colors, Natrolite and Feldspar 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, Natrolite is while Natrolite is in appearance.