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Padparadscha
Padparadscha

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Padparadscha and Forsterite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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colorless.

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.757-1.7801.635-1.671
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.007-0.0100.033-0.042
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Padparadscha and Forsterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Forsterite 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.