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Padparadscha
Padparadscha

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Taaffeite



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Padparadscha and Taaffeite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.757-1.7801.70-1.73
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.007-0.0100.055
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Padparadscha and Taaffeite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Taaffeite 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.