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Dumortierite
Dumortierite

Black Opal
Black Opal



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Dumortierite and Black Opal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
0.01
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
1.669-1.723
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Orthorhombic
0.011-0.037
Translucent
 
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-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.370-1.470
-
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-9999
Transparent

Dumortierite and Black Opal Optic Character

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

Dumortierite and Black Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dumortierite and Black Opal 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, Dumortierite is while Dumortierite is in appearance.