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Odontolite and Powellite Optical Properties


Powellite and Odontolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Greasy, Subadamantine   

Pleochroism
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In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.57-1.63   
1.974-1.984   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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Transparent   

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Odontolite and Powellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Odontolite and Powellite 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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