Siderite and Aqua Aura Optical Properties

Siderite

Aqua Aura

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Pearly

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.633-1.875Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.242Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Siderite and Aqua Aura Optic Character

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

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Siderite and Aqua Aura Transparency

Similar to their colors, Siderite and Aqua Aura 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, Siderite is Translucent and Transparent while Siderite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.