Padparadscha and Harlequin Opal Optical Properties

Padparadscha

Harlequin Opal

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.757-1.7801.37-1.52

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.010Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Padparadscha and Harlequin Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Harlequin Opal 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.