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Natrolite and Milk Opal Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.478-1.493
1.37-1.52
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.012-0.013
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Natrolite and Milk Opal Optic Character

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

Natrolite and Milk Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Natrolite and Milk Opal 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, Natrolite is Translucent and Transparent while Natrolite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.