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Gypsum
Gypsum
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Pezzottaite
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Gypsum and Pezzottaite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy
None
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.521-1.531
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monoclinic
0.010
Transparent
 
Vitreous
Moderate dichroic
0.02
Transparent
1.598-1.620
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Hexagonal
0.008-0.011
Transparent

Gypsum and Pezzottaite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Gypsum and Pezzottaite 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 while Gypsum is in appearance.