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Spodumene

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Spodumene and Amber Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Strong in kunzite: α-purple
0.02
Transparent
1.657-1.681
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monoclinic
0.014-0.018
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Resinous
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.539-1.545
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-9999
Transparent

Spodumene and Amber Optic Character

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

Spodumene and Amber Transparency

Similar to their colors, Spodumene and Amber 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, Spodumene is while Spodumene is in appearance.