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Amazonite and Wavellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
1.522-1.530
-
Triclinic
0.008-0.010
Translucent
 
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Weak
0.02
-
1.518-1.561
-
Orthorhombic
0.025
-

Amazonite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Amazonite and Wavellite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Amazonite and Wavellite 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, Amazonite is while Amazonite is in appearance.