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Pargasite
Pargasite

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Pargasite and Willemite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Transparent
1.613-1.663
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monoclinic
0.020
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Resinous
-
0.17
Transparent, Translucent
1.687-1.723
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Trigonal
0.028-0.030
Transparent

Pargasite and Willemite Optic Character

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

Pargasite and Willemite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pargasite and Willemite 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, Pargasite is while Pargasite is in appearance.