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Smithsonite and Elbaite Optical Properties


Elbaite and Smithsonite Optical Properties


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Smithsonite and Elbaite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Smithsonite and Elbaite 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.

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