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Odontolite

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Plumbogummite



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Odontolite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Resinous

Pleochroism

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None

Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.57-1.631.653-1.688
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Odontolite and Plumbogummite Optic Character

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

Odontolite and Plumbogummite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Odontolite and Plumbogummite 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 while Odontolite is in appearance.