Brazilianite and Pearl Optical Properties

Brazilianite

Pearl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

Very weakWalter Schumann

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

0.01None

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Translucent, Opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.602-1.6251.52-1.66

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.019-0.0210.156

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Translucent

Brazilianite and Pearl Optic Character

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

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Brazilianite and Pearl Transparency

Similar to their colors, Brazilianite and Pearl 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, Brazilianite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Brazilianite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.