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Serandite
Serandite

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Serandite and Williamsite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky, Greasy
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Refractive Index

1.672-1.7081.530-1.575
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

0.036-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Serandite and Williamsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Serandite and Williamsite 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.