Periclase and Euclase Optical Properties

Periclase

Euclase

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.735-1.7381.650-1.677

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Isometric

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.019-0.025

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentWalter Schumann

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Periclase and Euclase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Periclase and Euclase 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, Periclase is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann while Periclase is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann in appearance.