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Ettringite and Wavellite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gems
1.5 Refractive Index
1.470-1.4911.518-1.561
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0210.025
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gems

Ettringite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Ettringite and Wavellite Transparency

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