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Sulfur and Umbalite 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
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
TransparentGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.730-1.820
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentGemdat.org

Sulfur and Umbalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sulfur and Umbalite 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.