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Padparadscha
Padparadscha

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Padparadscha and Xonotlite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.757-1.7801.581-1.593
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

0.007-0.0100.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Padparadscha and Xonotlite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Xonotlite 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.