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Verdite and Covellite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky
Resinous

Pleochroism

Extreme
Marked

Dispersion

0.030.08
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
OpaqueAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.5801.45-2.62
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Hexagonal

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
OpaqueAnthony et al

Verdite and Covellite Optic Character

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

Verdite and Covellite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Verdite and Covellite 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, Verdite is Translucent while Verdite is Translucent in appearance.