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Satin Spar
Satin Spar
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Painite
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Satin Spar and Painite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Silky
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0.01
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-9999
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-9999
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Strong dichroism: yellow-brown red to brown-violet (pinkish samples: nearly colorless pale orangy-pink)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.02
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1.787-1.816
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0.029
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Satin Spar and Painite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Satin Spar and Painite 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.