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Sussexite

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Sussexite and Verdelite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Fibrous, Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong: dark green yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.614-1.666
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.014-0.040
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Sussexite and Verdelite Optic Character

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

Sussexite and Verdelite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sussexite and Verdelite 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, Sussexite is Transparent while Sussexite is Transparent in appearance.