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Paraiba and Parisite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Refractive Index

1.618-1.6431.671-1.771
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Birefringence

-99990.099-0.100
0 0.296
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Clarity

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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Paraiba and Parisite Optic Character

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

Paraiba and Parisite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Paraiba and Parisite 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 while Paraiba is in appearance.