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Elbaite and Wavellite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale green
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.518-1.561
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.025
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Elbaite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Elbaite and Wavellite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Elbaite and Wavellite 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, Elbaite is Transparent while Elbaite is Transparent in appearance.