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Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal

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Boulder Opal and Druzy Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Opaque

Refractive Index

1.370-1.470-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Isometric

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Opaque

Boulder Opal and Druzy Optic Character

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

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