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Seraphinite
Seraphinite

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Hollandite



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Seraphinite and Hollandite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Greasy
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Pleochroism

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Weak.

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.571-1.597-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
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Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Seraphinite and Hollandite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Seraphinite and Hollandite 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.