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Falcons Eye
Falcons Eye

Witherite
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Falcons Eye and Witherite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.05
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1.534-1.540
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-
-9999
-
 
Vitreous
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0.03
Transparent, Translucent
1.529-1.680
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-
0.148
Transparent

Falcons Eye and Witherite Optic Character

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

Falcons Eye and Witherite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Falcons Eye 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, Falcons Eye is while Falcons Eye is in appearance.