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Boulder Opal and Caledonite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
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None
Rank: N/A (Overall)â–¶
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1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.370-1.470
1.818-1.909
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.091
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Boulder Opal and Caledonite Optic Character

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

Boulder Opal and Caledonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Boulder Opal and Caledonite 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, Boulder Opal is Translucent and Transparent while Boulder Opal is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.

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