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Purpurite
Carnelian
Carnelian and Purpurite Optical Properties
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Optical Properties
Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
AbsentWalter Schumann
Dispersion
Not Available
None
Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.85-1.92
1.535-1.539
Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.070
0.003-0.009
Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent
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