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Pectolite
Pectolite

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Hureaulite



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Pectolite and Hureaulite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Silky
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

-
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.595-1.6451.647-1.667
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c

Birefringence

0.028-0.0380.012
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Pectolite and Hureaulite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pectolite and Hureaulite 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.