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Pectolite and Povondraite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Strong: yellow-brown
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.645
Not Available
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.028-0.038
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Pectolite and Povondraite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pectolite and Povondraite 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.