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Selenite

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Selenite and Californite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak; present colour lighter
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
2.5 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Refractive Index
Not Available1.700-1.725
Agate Opal
1 3.25
2.10 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
2.11 Crystal System
monoclinic
Not Available
2.12 Birefringence
Not Available0.001-0.012
Achroite
0 0.296
3.4 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Selenite and Californite Optic Character

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

Selenite and Californite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Selenite and Californite 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, Selenite is Transparent while Selenite is Transparent in appearance.