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Mellite and Saltwater pearl Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.509-1.541
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
0.030
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1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Mellite and Saltwater pearl Optic Character

Mellite and Saltwater pearl optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Mellite and Saltwater 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 Mellite and Saltwater 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.

Mellite and Saltwater pearl Transparency

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

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