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Siderite and Cymophane Optical Properties


Cymophane and Siderite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.633-1.875   
1.739-1.770   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.242   
0.007-0.013   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Siderite and Cymophane Optic Character

Siderite and Cymophane optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Siderite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane 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. Cymophane has Biaxial/+ character.

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Siderite and Cymophane Transparency

Similar to their colors, Siderite and Cymophane 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.

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