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Opal Ethiopia
Opal Ethiopia
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Pietersite
Pietersite
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Opal Ethiopia and Pietersite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
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1.42-1.47
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-9999
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0.02
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1.54-1.56
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Trigonal
-9999
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Opal Ethiopia and Pietersite Optic Character

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

Opal Ethiopia and Pietersite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Opal Ethiopia and Pietersite 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, Opal Ethiopia is while Opal Ethiopia is in appearance.