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Sphalerite and Sarcopside Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine
Waxy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.160.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

2.368-2.3711.670-1.734
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Sphalerite and Sarcopside Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sphalerite and Sarcopside 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.