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Pectolite
Pectolite

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Pectolite and Flint Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Silky
-
0.01
Transparent
1.595-1.645
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Triclinic
0.028-0.038
Transparent
 
-
-
0.15
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-9999
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-9999
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Pectolite and Flint Optic Character

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

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