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Pearl and Wavellite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.518-1.561
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.1560.025
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Pearl and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pearl and Wavellite 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.