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Romanchite and Steatite Optical Properties


Steatite and Romanchite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
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1.539-1.596   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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0.046-0.050   

Clarity
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Romanchite and Steatite Optic Character

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

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Romanchite and Steatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Romanchite and Steatite 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, Romanchite is Not Available while Romanchite is Not Available in appearance.

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