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Padparadscha
Padparadscha

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Padparadscha and Aegirine Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X = emerald green
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.757-1.7801.720-1.778
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.037-0.061
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Padparadscha and Aegirine Optic Character

Padparadscha and Aegirine optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Padparadscha and Aegirine Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Padparadscha and Aegirine optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Padparadscha and Aegirine Transparency

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Aegirine transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Padparadscha is Translucent and Transparent while Padparadscha is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.