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Pallasite and Sanidine Optical Properties


Sanidine and Pallasite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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WeakMichael O’Donoghue   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
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1.518-1.536   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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0.005-0.008   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Pallasite and Sanidine Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pallasite and Sanidine 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 Not Available while Pallasite is Not Available in appearance.

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