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Sylvite and Schultenite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine

Pleochroism

Visible in colored crystals
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Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TransparentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.49031.890-1.976
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentAnthony et al

Sylvite and Schultenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sylvite and Schultenite 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 while Sylvite is in appearance.