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Serendibite and Sulphur Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
visible
0.02
-
1.696-1.702
-
Triclinic
0.005
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
-
-
0.02
TranslucentWalter Schumann
1.958-2.245
-
-
0.291
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Serendibite and Sulphur Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Serendibite and Sulphur 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.