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Purpurite and Emerald Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.85-1.921.565-1.602
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0700.0040-0.0070
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Color grading system

Purpurite and Emerald Optic Character

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

Purpurite and Emerald Transparency

Similar to their colors, Purpurite and Emerald 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, Purpurite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TranslucentWalter Schumann while Purpurite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TranslucentWalter Schumann in appearance.