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Serpentine and Turquoise Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.560-1.5711.610-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0140.040
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Serpentine and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Serpentine and Turquoise 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.