Morganite and Williamsite Optical Properties

Morganite

Williamsite

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

Vitreous

Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

0.01

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

1.573-1.600

Hexagonal

0.005-0.009

Transparent to translucent

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

0.03

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

1.530-1.575

-9999

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Morganite and Williamsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Morganite and Williamsite 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, Morganite is while Morganite is in appearance.