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Starlite and Paraiba Optical Properties


Paraiba and Starlite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent   
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Refractive Index
1.790-2.015   
1.618-1.643   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.005-0.055   
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Clarity
Transparent   
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Starlite and Paraiba Optic Character

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

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Starlite and Paraiba Transparency

Similar to their colors, Starlite and Paraiba 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, Starlite is Transparent while Starlite is Transparent in appearance.

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