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Padparadscha
Padparadscha

Annabergite
Annabergite



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Padparadscha and Annabergite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Subadamantine, Pearly

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.757-1.7801.622
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

0.007-0.0100.065
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Padparadscha and Annabergite Optic Character

Padparadscha and Annabergite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Padparadscha and Annabergite 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 Annabergite 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 Annabergite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Annabergite 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 Transparent and Translucent while Padparadscha is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.