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Gaspite and Williamsite Optical Properties


Williamsite and Gaspite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.610-1.830   
1.530-1.575   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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Gaspite and Williamsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Gaspite and Williamsite 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, Gaspite is Not Available while Gaspite is Not Available in appearance.

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