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Selenite and Gedrite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Fibrous, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak to moderate
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available
1.625-1.718
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Selenite and Gedrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Selenite and Gedrite 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.