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Paraiba and Datolite Optical Properties


Datolite and Paraiba Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
23

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.618-1.643   
1.621-1.675   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.044   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Paraiba and Datolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Paraiba and Datolite 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, Paraiba is Not Available while Paraiba is Not Available in appearance.

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