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Smithsonite and Rosinca Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.620-1.850-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

0.223-0.227-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Smithsonite and Rosinca Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Smithsonite and Rosinca 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.