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Serandite and Trinitite Optical Properties


Trinitite and Serandite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Greasy  
-  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  

Transparency
-  
-  

Refractive Index
1.672-1.708  
-9999  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
-  

Birefringence
0.036  
-9999  

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.

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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.

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