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Simpsonite and Tremolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine
Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.994-2.0401.599-1.637
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0460.023-0.028
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Simpsonite and Tremolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Simpsonite and Tremolite 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 while Simpsonite is in appearance.