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Sard and Idocrase Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Waxy
-
0.01
Translucent
1.535-1.539
-
-
0.008-0.010
Translucent
 
-
-
0.02
-
1.67-1.76
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tetragonal
-9999
-

Sard and Idocrase Optic Character

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

Sard and Idocrase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sard and Idocrase 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, Sard is while Sard is in appearance.