×

Serendibite
Serendibite

Phenakite
Phenakite



ADD
Compare
X
Serendibite
X
Phenakite

Serendibite and Phenakite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

visible
Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
👆🏻

Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.696-1.7021.650-1.695
1 3.25
👆🏻

Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.0050.016
0 0.296
👆🏻

Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Serendibite and Phenakite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Serendibite and Phenakite 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 while Serendibite is in appearance.