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Harlequin Opal and Pearl Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.37-1.52
1.52-1.66
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.156
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Harlequin Opal and Pearl Optic Character

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

Harlequin Opal and Pearl Transparency

Similar to their colors, Harlequin Opal and Pearl 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, Harlequin Opal is Transparent while Harlequin Opal is Transparent in appearance.

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