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Seraphinite

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Seraphinite and Simpsonite 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
 
Adamantine
-
0.02
-
1.994-2.040
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-
0.046
-

Seraphinite and Simpsonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Seraphinite and Simpsonite 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.