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Padparadscha
Padparadscha

Iddingsite
Iddingsite



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Padparadscha and Iddingsite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.757-1.780-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.007-0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Padparadscha and Iddingsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Iddingsite 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.