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Serandite
Serandite

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Serandite and Trinitite 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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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
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Serandite and Trinitite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Serandite and Trinitite 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.