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Padparadscha and Clinozoisite Optical Properties


Clinozoisite and Padparadscha Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
StrongArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.757-1.780   
1.670-1.734   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
0.006-0.011   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Padparadscha and Clinozoisite Optic Character

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

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Padparadscha and Clinozoisite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Clinozoisite 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.

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