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Shungite and Edenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Distinct

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

-99991.606-1.649
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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-

Shungite and Edenite Optic Character

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

Shungite and Edenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Shungite and Edenite 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, Shungite is while Shungite is in appearance.