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Satin Spar
Satin Spar

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Satin Spar and Forsterite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Silky
-
0.01
-
-9999
-
-
-9999
-
 
Vitreous
colorless.
0.02
Transparent
1.635-1.671
-
Orthorhombic
0.033-0.042
Transparent

Satin Spar and Forsterite Optic Character

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

Satin Spar and Forsterite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Satin Spar and Forsterite 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, Satin Spar is while Satin Spar is in appearance.