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Prasiolite
Prasiolite

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Prasiolite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Very weak: light green pale greenWalter Schumann
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.544-1.553
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Trigonal
0.009
Transparent
 
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0.01
TransparentWalter Schumann
1.544-1.553
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0.009
TransparentWalter Schumann

Prasiolite and Rock Crystal Optic Character

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

Prasiolite and Rock Crystal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Prasiolite and Rock Crystal 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, Prasiolite is while Prasiolite is in appearance.