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Padparadscha
Padparadscha

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Padparadscha and Brookite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Adamantine

Pleochroism

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Very weak

Dispersion

0.020.20
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.757-1.7802.583-2.741
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.007-0.0100.117
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Padparadscha and Brookite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Brookite 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.