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Schultenite and Sarcopside Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine
Waxy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.890-1.9761.670-1.734
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al
TranslucentAnthony et al

Schultenite and Sarcopside Optic Character

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

Schultenite and Sarcopside Transparency

Similar to their colors, Schultenite and Sarcopside 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, Schultenite is TransparentAnthony et al while Schultenite is TransparentAnthony et al in appearance.