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Gaylussite

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Gaylussite and Howlite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.4441.583-1.608
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0790.019
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Gaylussite and Howlite Optic Character

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

Gaylussite and Howlite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Gaylussite and Howlite 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, Gaylussite is Not Available while Gaylussite is Not Available in appearance.