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Papagoite and Wavellite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Trichroic
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gems
1.5 Refractive Index
1.607-1.6721.518-1.561
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0650.025
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gems

Papagoite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Papagoite and Wavellite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Papagoite and Wavellite 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, Papagoite is Transparent while Papagoite is Transparent in appearance.