Siderite and Euclase Optical Properties

Siderite

Euclase

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Pearly

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.633-1.8751.650-1.677

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a

1.8 Birefringence

0.2420.019-0.025

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Siderite and Euclase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Siderite and Euclase 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.