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Smithsonite

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Smithsonite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Opaque

Refractive Index

1.620-1.8501.460-1.570
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.223-0.2270.023-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Smithsonite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

Smithsonite and Chrysocolla Transparency

Similar to their colors, Smithsonite and Chrysocolla 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, Smithsonite is Translucent while Smithsonite is Translucent in appearance.