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Sylvite and Adularia Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Visible in colored crystals
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
TransparentArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.49031.518-1.536
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.005-0.008
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentArthur Thomas

Sylvite and Adularia Optic Character

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

Sylvite and Adularia Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sylvite and Adularia 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, Sylvite is Not Available while Sylvite is Not Available in appearance.