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Seraphinite

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Seraphinite and Iolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Pearly, Greasy
-
0.01
Transparent
1.571-1.597
Biaxial/+
-
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.52-1.56
-
Orthorhombic
-9999
Transparent to translucent

Seraphinite and Iolite Optic Character

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

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