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Pectolite

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Pectolite and Coral Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Silky
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.595-1.6451.486-1.658
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.028-0.0380.160-0.172
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Pectolite and Coral Optic Character

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

Pectolite and Coral Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pectolite and Coral 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, Pectolite is Transparent while Pectolite is Transparent in appearance.