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Starlite
Starlite

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Viridine



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Starlite and Viridine Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
Transparent
1.790-2.015
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0.005-0.055
Transparent
 
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0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.629-1.660
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0.007-0.013
Transparent

Starlite and Viridine Optic Character

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

Starlite and Viridine Transparency

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