Norbergite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties

Norbergite

Falcons Eye

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.563-1.5931.534-1.540

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Norbergite and Falcons Eye Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Norbergite and Falcons Eye 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, Norbergite is Transparent while Norbergite is Transparent in appearance.