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Padparadscha
Padparadscha

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Padparadscha and Edenite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Distinct

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.757-1.7801.606-1.649
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

0.007-0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Padparadscha and Edenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Edenite 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.