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Serandite
Serandite

Pink Opal
Pink Opal



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Serandite and Pink Opal Optical Properties

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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Translucent

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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Birefringence

0.036-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent

Serandite and Pink Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Serandite and Pink Opal 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.