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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Sard Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.546-1.5481.535-1.539
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.0210.008-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Polyhalite and Sard Optic Character

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

Polyhalite and Sard Transparency

Similar to their colors, Polyhalite and Sard 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, Polyhalite is Not Available while Polyhalite is Not Available in appearance.