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Mimetite and Pollucite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Resinous, Subadamantine
Weak
0.04
Translucent
2.106-2.263
-
Hexagonal
0.019
Translucent
 
Vitreous, Greasy
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.517-1.525
-
Isometric
-9999
Transparent

Mimetite and Pollucite Optic Character

Mimetite and Pollucite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Mimetite Vs Pollucite 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 Mimetite and Pollucite 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.

Mimetite and Pollucite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mimetite and Pollucite 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, Mimetite is while Mimetite is in appearance.