Optical Properties of Edenite

Edenite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Distinct

1.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.606-1.649

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Edenite Luster

Optical Properties of Edenite 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. Edenite optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Edenite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Edenite which is commonly found in Green, Colorless, gray, White, Green, Colorless, gray, White color, It possess Vitreous luster.

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Edenite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Edenite 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 Edenite.

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 Edenite refractive index is 1.606-1.649. So if you are searching for prominent Gems Found In Africa, Edenite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.

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