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Paraiba and Pollucite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
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Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.618-1.6431.517-1.525
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Paraiba and Pollucite Optic Character

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

Paraiba and Pollucite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Paraiba and Pollucite 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, Paraiba is Not Available while Paraiba is Not Available in appearance.