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Pallasite

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Pallasite and Edenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.03
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-9999
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-9999
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Vitreous
Distinct
0.02
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1.606-1.649
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monoclinic
-9999
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Pallasite and Edenite Optic Character

Pallasite and Edenite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Pallasite Vs Edenite 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 Pallasite and Edenite 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.

Pallasite and Edenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pallasite and Edenite 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, Pallasite is while Pallasite is in appearance.