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Poldervaartite
Poldervaartite

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Poldervaartite and Wavellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly

Pleochroism

Weak: colorless light gray bluish grayAnthony et al
Weak

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.634-1.6561.518-1.561
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.025
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Poldervaartite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

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