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Pectolite
Pectolite

Plumbogummite
Plumbogummite



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Pectolite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Silky
Resinous

Pleochroism

-
None

Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.595-1.6451.653-1.688
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.028-0.038-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Pectolite and Plumbogummite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pectolite and Plumbogummite 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.