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Verdelite
Verdelite

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Verdelite and Carnallite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Greasy

Pleochroism

Strong: dark green yellow
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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.467
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.014-0.0400.0270
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Verdelite and Carnallite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Verdelite and Carnallite 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 Transparent and Translucent while Verdelite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.