Thulite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optical Properties

Thulite

Cyprine of Berzelius

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

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1.2 Pleochroism

Present

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Opaque, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.6951.698-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

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1.8 Birefringence

0.006-0.0180.001-0.012

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Not Available

Thulite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optic Character

Thulite and Cyprine of Berzelius optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Thulite and Cyprine of Berzelius 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 Thulite and Cyprine of Berzelius 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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Thulite and Cyprine of Berzelius Transparency

Similar to their colors, Thulite and Cyprine of Berzelius 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, Thulite is Opaque, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections. and Translucent while Thulite is Opaque, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections. and Translucent in appearance.