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Dolomite

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Dolomite and Witherite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.498-1.6811.529-1.680
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
-

Birefringence

0.179-0.1810.148
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Dolomite and Witherite Optic Character

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

Dolomite and Witherite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dolomite and Witherite 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, Dolomite is Transparent and Translucent while Dolomite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.