Padparadscha and Heliodor Optical Properties

Padparadscha

Heliodor

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.757-1.780Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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1.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.010Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Not Available

Padparadscha and Heliodor Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Heliodor 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.