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Simpsonite and Celestine Optical Properties


Celestine and Simpsonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
Weakly trichroiC   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
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Refractive Index
1.994-2.040   
1.619-1.635   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.046   
0.004-0.012   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
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Simpsonite and Celestine Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Simpsonite and Celestine 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.

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