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Prehnite and Sulphur Optical Properties


Sulphur and Prehnite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.611-1.673   
1.958-2.245   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.021-0.033   
0.291   

Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

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Prehnite and Sulphur Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Prehnite and Sulphur 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, Prehnite is Translucent while Prehnite is Translucent in appearance.

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