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Sphalerite
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Sphalerite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
0.16None
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
2.368-2.3711.460-1.570
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.023-0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Sphalerite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

Sphalerite and Chrysocolla Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sphalerite 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, Sphalerite is Translucent and Transparent while Sphalerite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.