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Pectolite
Pectolite

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Pectolite and Dravite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Silky
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Very strong: pale yellow colorless

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.595-1.6451.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m

Birefringence

0.028-0.0380.014-0.032
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Pectolite and Dravite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pectolite and Dravite 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.