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Simpsonite and Allanite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
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1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.994-2.0401
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.0460.013-0.036
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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Simpsonite and Allanite Optic Character

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

Simpsonite and Allanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Simpsonite and Allanite 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, Simpsonite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Simpsonite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.