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Pink Opal
Pink Opal

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Pink Opal and Pietersite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.54-1.56
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
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Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Pink Opal and Pietersite Optic Character

Pink Opal and Pietersite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Pink Opal and Pietersite 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 Pink Opal and Pietersite 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.

Pink Opal and Pietersite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pink Opal and Pietersite 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, Pink Opal is Translucent while Pink Opal is Translucent in appearance.