Optical Properties of Alabaster

Alabaster

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

None

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.520-1.530

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.010

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Alabaster Luster

Optical Properties of Alabaster are its behavioral responses towards light. While few optical properties can be identified with naked eyes, other require special instruments by the gemologists to identify them. Alabaster optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Alabaster luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Alabaster which is commonly found in Brown, Black color, is Translucent in nature.

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Alabaster Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Alabaster crystal are responsive to the small changes in composition and strain within its crystalline structure. Absolute diligence is therefore necessary during cutting and polishing of the gemstone. All such optical properties are majorly influenced by Physical Properties of Alabaster.

As we are well aware, refractive index is the phenomenon which is related to bending of light through a medium (crystal). It is used in qualitative analysis of gemstones by gemologists Besides, few gemstones exhibit property of dual refractive indices. This dual nature is known as Birefringence. The value of Alabaster refractive index is 1.520-1.530. Birefringence value for this gem is 0.010. So if you are searching for prominent Brown Gemstones, Alabaster gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.

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