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Pearl and Datolite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
None0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.621-1.675
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.1560.044
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Pearl and Datolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pearl and Datolite 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.