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Sphalerite
Sphalerite

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Sphalerite and Pearl Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine
Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.160.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque

Refractive Index

2.368-2.3711.52-1.66
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.156
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Sphalerite and Pearl Optic Character

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

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