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Spodumene
Spodumene

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Spodumene and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Strong in kunzite: α-purple
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Dispersion

0.020.07
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.657-1.681-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
tetragonal

Birefringence

0.014-0.018-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Spodumene and Chalcopyrite Optic Character

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

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