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Datolite and Pectolite Optical Properties


Pectolite and Datolite Optical Properties


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Datolite and Pectolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Datolite and Pectolite 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, Datolite is Transparent while Datolite is Transparent in appearance.

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