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Thaumasite
Thaumasite

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Thaumasite and Ludlamite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.467-1.5051.653-1.693
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0380.038-0.044
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Thaumasite and Ludlamite Optic Character

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

Thaumasite and Ludlamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Thaumasite and Ludlamite 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 while Thaumasite is in appearance.