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Matrix Opal
Matrix Opal

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Matrix Opal and Analcime Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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colorless.

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.37-1.521.479-1.493
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Matrix Opal and Analcime Optic Character

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

Matrix Opal and Analcime Transparency

Similar to their colors, Matrix Opal and Analcime 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, Matrix Opal is while Matrix Opal is in appearance.