Optical Properties of Esperite

Esperite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

1.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.760-1.774

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.012

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

OpaqueAnthony et al

Esperite Luster

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

Esperite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Esperite which is commonly found in White color, is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent in nature. It possess Vitreous luster.

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Esperite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Esperite 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 Esperite.

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 Esperite refractive index is 1.760-1.774. Birefringence value for this gem is 0.012. So if you are searching for prominent White Gemstones, Esperite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.

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