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Sulfur and Shungite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
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Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
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1.5 Refractive Index
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Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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1.8 Birefringence
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Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
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Sulfur and Shungite Optic Character

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

Sulfur and Shungite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sulfur and Shungite 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, Sulfur is Not Available while Sulfur is Not Available in appearance.