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Serandite
Serandite

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Druzy



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Serandite and Druzy Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky, Greasy
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Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Opaque

Refractive Index

1.672-1.708-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Isometric

Birefringence

0.036-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Opaque

Serandite and Druzy Optic Character

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

Serandite and Druzy Transparency

Similar to their colors, Serandite and Druzy 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, Serandite is while Serandite is in appearance.