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Simpsonite and Simpsonite Optical Properties


Simpsonite and Simpsonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.994-2.040   
1.994-2.040   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.046   
0.046   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

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Simpsonite and Simpsonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Simpsonite and Simpsonite 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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