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Thomsonite and Amethyst Optical Properties


Amethyst and Thomsonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
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Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.510-1.550   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.015-0.020   
0.009   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

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Thomsonite and Amethyst Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Thomsonite and Amethyst 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, Thomsonite is Translucent while Thomsonite is Translucent in appearance.

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