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Rock Crystal

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Rock Crystal and Boleite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.010.07
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.544-1.5532.05
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Isometric

Birefringence

0.0090.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent

Rock Crystal and Boleite Optic Character

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

Rock Crystal and Boleite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rock Crystal and Boleite 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, Rock Crystal is TransparentWalter Schumann while Rock Crystal is TransparentWalter Schumann in appearance.