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Rosasite and Helenite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky, Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.672-1.688
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.139-0.143
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1.9 Clarity
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Rosasite and Helenite Optic Character

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

Rosasite and Helenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rosasite and Helenite 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, Rosasite is Not Available while Rosasite is Not Available in appearance.