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Pectolite
Pectolite

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Pectolite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Silky
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.595-1.645-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Triclinic
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Birefringence

0.028-0.038-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Pectolite and Dendrite crystal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pectolite and Dendrite crystal 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.