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Umbalite and Caledonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

0.020.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.730-1.8201.818-1.909
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.091
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Umbalite and Caledonite Optic Character

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

Umbalite and Caledonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Umbalite and Caledonite 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, Umbalite is TransparentGemdat.org while Umbalite is TransparentGemdat.org in appearance.