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Atacamite and Wavellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly

Pleochroism

X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green
Weak

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.8311.518-1.561
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0490.025
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Atacamite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Atacamite and Wavellite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Atacamite 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, Atacamite is while Atacamite is in appearance.