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Purpurite and Purpurite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
StrongArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.85-1.921.85-1.92
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0700.070
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Purpurite and Purpurite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Purpurite and Purpurite 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.