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Norbergite and Sarcopside Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Waxy

Pleochroism

Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.563-1.5931.670-1.734
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Norbergite and Sarcopside Optic Character

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

Norbergite and Sarcopside Transparency

Similar to their colors, Norbergite and Sarcopside 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.