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Pink Opal
Pink Opal

Poldervaartite
Poldervaartite



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Pink Opal and Poldervaartite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
Translucent
-9999
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-9999
Translucent
 
Vitreous
Weak: colorless light gray bluish grayAnthony et al
0.03
Transparent
1.634-1.656
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-9999
Transparent

Pink Opal and Poldervaartite Optic Character

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

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