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Titanite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.885-1.990
1.370-1.
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.105-0.135
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Titanite and Crystal Opal Optic Character

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

Titanite and Crystal Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Titanite and Crystal Opal 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, Titanite is Not Available while Titanite is Not Available in appearance.