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Sylvite and Aragonite Optical Properties


Aragonite and Sylvite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Visible in colored crystals   
StrongArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.4903   
1.525-1.686   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.155   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Sylvite and Aragonite Optic Character

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

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Sylvite and Aragonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sylvite and Aragonite 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.

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