Padparadscha and Cobaltite Optical Properties

Padparadscha

Cobaltite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Very weak

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.757-1.780Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21

1.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.010Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Padparadscha and Cobaltite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Cobaltite 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.