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Howlite and Danburite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Weak: pale yellow yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.583-1.6081.627-1.639
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0190.006
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Howlite and Danburite Optic Character

Howlite and Danburite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Howlite and Danburite 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 Howlite and Danburite 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. Danburite has Biaxial/+ character.

Howlite and Danburite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Howlite and Danburite 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, Howlite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Howlite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.