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Sarcopside and Seraphinite Optical Properties


Seraphinite and Sarcopside Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy  
Pearly, Greasy  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.670-1.734  
1.571-1.597  

Optic Character
-  
Biaxial/+  

Crystal System
-  
-  

Birefringence
-9999  
-9999  

Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al  
Transparent  

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Sarcopside and Seraphinite Optic Character

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

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Sarcopside and Seraphinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sarcopside and Seraphinite 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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