Sylvite and Omphacite Optical Properties

Sylvite

Omphacite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Visible in colored crystals

Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.49031.662-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Isometric

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al

Sylvite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sylvite and Omphacite 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.