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Esperite and Whitlockite Optical Properties


Whitlockite and Esperite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Resinous  

Pleochroism
colorless.  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.04  
36

Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.760-1.774  
-9999  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
-  

Birefringence
0.012  
-9999  

Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al  
Transparent  

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Esperite and Whitlockite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Esperite and Whitlockite 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, Esperite is OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque and Transparent while Esperite is OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque and Transparent in appearance.

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