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Verdelite

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Verdelite and Ametrine Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Strong: dark green yellow
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.614-1.666
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-
0.014-0.040
Transparent
 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Transparent
1.544-1.553
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Trigonal
0.009
Transparent

Verdelite and Ametrine Optic Character

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

Verdelite and Ametrine Transparency

Similar to their colors, Verdelite and Ametrine 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, Verdelite is while Verdelite is in appearance.