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Optical Properties of Verdite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Silky

1.2 Pleochroism

Extreme

1.3 Dispersion

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

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.580
Agate Opal
1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Verdite Luster

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

Verdite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Verdite which is commonly found in Green, Yellow, Red, Blue color, is Translucent in nature. It possess Silky and Vitreous luster.

Verdite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Verdite 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 Verdite.

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 Verdite refractive index is 1.580. So if you are searching for prominent Blue Gemstones, Verdite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.