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Odontolite and Spinel Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
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1.57-1.63
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-9999
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Vitreous
Absent
0.02
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.73
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Isometric
-9999
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Odontolite and Spinel Optic Character

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

Odontolite and Spinel Transparency

Similar to their colors, Odontolite and Spinel 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, Odontolite is while Odontolite is in appearance.