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Pearl and Binghamite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.530-1.543
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.1560.003-0.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Pearl and Binghamite Optic Character

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

Pearl and Binghamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pearl and Binghamite 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, Pearl is Opaque and Translucent while Pearl is Opaque and Translucent in appearance.