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Serpentine

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Serpentine and Gedrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Weak to moderate

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.560-1.5711.625-1.718
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma

Birefringence

0.008-0.014-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Serpentine and Gedrite Optic Character

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

Serpentine and Gedrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Serpentine and Gedrite 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, Serpentine is Translucent while Serpentine is Translucent in appearance.