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Odontolite and Pectolite Optical Properties


Pectolite and Odontolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Silky   

Pleochroism
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NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.57-1.63   
1.595-1.645   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
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Triclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.028-0.038   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Odontolite and Pectolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Odontolite and Pectolite 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, Odontolite is Not Available while Odontolite is Not Available in appearance.

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