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Smithsonite
Smithsonite

Maw Sit Sit
Maw Sit Sit



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Smithsonite and Maw Sit Sit Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
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0.01
Translucent
1.620-1.850
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Trigonal
0.223-0.227
Translucent
 
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0.02
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1.520-1.680
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-9999
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Smithsonite and Maw Sit Sit Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Smithsonite and Maw Sit Sit 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 while Smithsonite is in appearance.