Matrix Opal and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties

Matrix Opal

Watermelon Tourmaline

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

AbsentWalter Schumann

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

None0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

TransparentGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.37-1.521.614-1.666

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.014-0.040

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

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Matrix Opal and Watermelon Tourmaline Optic Character

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

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Matrix Opal and Watermelon Tourmaline Transparency

Similar to their colors, Matrix Opal and Watermelon Tourmaline 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 Not Available while Matrix Opal is Not Available in appearance.