Padparadscha and Erythrite Optical Properties

Padparadscha

Erythrite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Subadamantine, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

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Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.757-1.7801.626-1.629

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.010Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Padparadscha and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Erythrite 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.