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Musgravite and Wavellite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.719-1.7391.518-1.561
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.025
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Musgravite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Musgravite and Wavellite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Musgravite and Wavellite 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, Musgravite is Gemmological Tables (2004) while Musgravite is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.