Orthoclase and Williamsite Optical Properties

Orthoclase

Williamsite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

1.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

0.01NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.518-1.5361.530-1.575

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.0050-0.0060Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Orthoclase and Williamsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Orthoclase and Williamsite 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, Orthoclase is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Orthoclase is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.