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Pearl and Simpsonite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.994-2.040
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.1560.046
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Pearl and Simpsonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pearl and Simpsonite 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.