×

Gibbsite
Gibbsite

Turquoise
Turquoise



ADD
Compare
X
Gibbsite
X
Turquoise

Gibbsite and Turquoise Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent, Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.610-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.040
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Gibbsite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Gibbsite and Turquoise Transparency

Similar to their colors, Gibbsite and Turquoise 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, Gibbsite is Not Available while Gibbsite is Not Available in appearance.