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Optical Properties of Simpsonite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

1.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

1.3 Dispersion

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.994-2.040
Agate Opal
1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.046
Achroite
0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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Simpsonite Luster

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

Simpsonite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Simpsonite which is commonly found in Colorless, White, Brownish, Yellow, Brown color, is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in nature. It possess Adamantine luster.

Simpsonite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite.

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 Simpsonite refractive index is 1.994-2.040. Birefringence value for this gem is 0.046. So if you are searching for prominent , Simpsonite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.