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Harlequin Opal
Harlequin Opal

Rosasite
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Harlequin Opal and Rosasite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Silky, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.37-1.521.672-1.688
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.139-0.143
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Harlequin Opal and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Harlequin Opal and Rosasite 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.