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Oligoclase and Geodes Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Refractive Index

1.538-1.550-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

-
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Birefringence

0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Oligoclase and Geodes Optic Character

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

Oligoclase and Geodes Transparency

Similar to their colors, Oligoclase and Geodes 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, Oligoclase is while Oligoclase is in appearance.