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Thaumasite and Selenite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.467-1.505
Not Available
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.038
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Thaumasite and Selenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Thaumasite and Selenite 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.