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Sarcopside and Axinite Optical Properties


Axinite and Sarcopside Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al  
-  

Refractive Index
1.670-1.734  
1.656-1.704  

Optic Character
-  
Biaxial/+  

Crystal System
-  
Triclinic  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.009-0.012  

Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

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Sarcopside and Axinite Optic Character

Sarcopside and Axinite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Sarcopside and Axinite 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 Sarcopside and Axinite 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. Axinite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Sarcopside and Axinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sarcopside and Axinite 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, Sarcopside is TranslucentAnthony et al while Sarcopside is TranslucentAnthony et al in appearance.

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