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Turquoise

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Turquoise and Druzy Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Waxy
Weak
0.03
Translucent, Opaque
1.610-1.650
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Triclinic
0.040
Translucent
 
-
-
0.01
Opaque
-9999
-
Isometric
-9999
Opaque

Turquoise and Druzy Optic Character

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

Turquoise and Druzy Transparency

Similar to their colors, Turquoise and Druzy 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, Turquoise is Translucent and Opaque while Turquoise is Translucent and Opaque in appearance.