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Serendibite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
visible
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.696-1.702
1.486-1.658
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.005
0.172
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Serendibite and Calcite Satin Spar Optic Character

Serendibite and Calcite Satin Spar optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Serendibite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Serendibite and Calcite Satin Spar 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.

Serendibite and Calcite Satin Spar Transparency

Similar to their colors, Serendibite and Calcite Satin Spar 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, Serendibite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Serendibite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.