Satin Spar and Omphacite Optical Properties

Satin Spar

Omphacite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Silky

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.662-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al

Satin Spar and Omphacite Optic Character

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

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Satin Spar and Omphacite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Satin Spar and Omphacite 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 Not Available while Satin Spar is Not Available in appearance.