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Radiolarite and Sarcopside Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Waxy

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

-99991.670-1.734
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Radiolarite and Sarcopside Optic Character

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

Radiolarite and Sarcopside Transparency

Similar to their colors, Radiolarite and Sarcopside 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, Radiolarite is while Radiolarite is in appearance.