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Papagoite and Wavellite Optical Properties


Wavellite and Papagoite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly  

Pleochroism
Trichroic  
Weak  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
-  

Refractive Index
1.607-1.672  
1.518-1.561  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.065  
0.025  

Clarity
Transparent  
-  

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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.

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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.

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