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Sylvite and Calcite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Visible in colored crystals
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.4903
1.486-1.658
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.154-0.174
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Sylvite and Calcite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sylvite and Calcite 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.