Norbergite and Fire Opal Optical Properties

Norbergite

Fire Opal

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Transparent, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.563-1.5931.370-1.470

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Amorphous

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Norbergite and Fire Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Norbergite and Fire Opal 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.