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Verdite
Verdite

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Erythrite



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Verdite and Erythrite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky
Subadamantine, Pearly

Pleochroism

Extreme
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

Dispersion

0.030.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.5801.626-1.629
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
monoclinic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Verdite and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Verdite and Erythrite 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.