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Abalone and Pectolite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
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NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.595-1.645
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
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0.028-0.038
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Abalone and Pectolite Optic Character

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

Abalone and Pectolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Abalone and Pectolite 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, Abalone is Not Available while Abalone is Not Available in appearance.