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Seraphinite and Cobaltite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly, Greasy
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1.2 Pleochroism
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Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gems
1.5 Refractive Index
1.571-1.597
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1.6 Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Seraphinite and Cobaltite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Seraphinite and Cobaltite 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.