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Seraphinite
Seraphinite

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Antigorite



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Seraphinite and Antigorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Greasy
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

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pale greenish yellow

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.571-1.5971.530-1.575
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
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Crystal System

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Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Seraphinite and Antigorite Optic Character

Seraphinite and Antigorite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Seraphinite and Antigorite 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 Seraphinite and Antigorite 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. Seraphinite has Biaxial/+ character.

Seraphinite and Antigorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Seraphinite and Antigorite 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, Seraphinite is Transparent while Seraphinite is Transparent in appearance.