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Simpsonite and Gahnite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
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
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.994-2.0401.790-1.818
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.046Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Simpsonite and Gahnite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Simpsonite and Gahnite 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.