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Prase and Omphacite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.544-1.553
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-
0.009
Transparent
 
Vitreous
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
0.02
TranslucentAnthony et al
1.662-1.723
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-9999
TranslucentAnthony et al

Prase and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Prase and Omphacite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Prase and Omphacite 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, Prase is while Prase is in appearance.