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Pectolite
Pectolite

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Leucophanite



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Pectolite and Leucophanite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Silky
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
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
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.028-0.038-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Pectolite and Leucophanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pectolite and Leucophanite 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.