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Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal

Mohawkite
Mohawkite



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Boulder Opal and Mohawkite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.370-1.470
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-9999
Transparent
 
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0.02
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-9999
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-9999
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Boulder Opal and Mohawkite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Boulder Opal and Mohawkite 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 while Boulder Opal is in appearance.