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Poldervaartite and Thulite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Weak: colorless light gray bluish grayAnthony et al
0.03
Transparent
1.634-1.656
-
-
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous
Present
0.02
Opaque, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
1.695
-
Orthorhombic
0.006-0.018
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Poldervaartite and Thulite Optic Character

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

Poldervaartite and Thulite Transparency

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