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Gypsum
Gypsum

Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal



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Gypsum and Boulder Opal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy
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Pleochroism

None
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.521-1.5311.370-1.470
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Gypsum and Boulder Opal Optic Character

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

Gypsum and Boulder Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Gypsum and Boulder Opal 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, Gypsum is Transparent and Translucent while Gypsum is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.