Thaumasite and Euclase Optical Properties

Thaumasite

Euclase

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Silky

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.467-1.5051.650-1.677

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a

1.8 Birefringence

0.0380.019-0.025

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Thaumasite and Euclase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Thaumasite and Euclase 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, Thaumasite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Thaumasite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.