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Paraiba and Gaspeite Optical Properties


Gaspeite and Paraiba Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.618-1.643   
1.830   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal   

Birefringence
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0.220   

Clarity
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Paraiba and Gaspeite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Paraiba and Gaspeite 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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