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Soapstone and Edenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
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-9999
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-9999
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Vitreous
Distinct
0.02
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1.606-1.649
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monoclinic
-9999
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Soapstone and Edenite Optic Character

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

Soapstone and Edenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Soapstone and Edenite 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, Soapstone is while Soapstone is in appearance.