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Poldervaartite
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Poldervaartite and Wavellite 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
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-
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Weak
0.02
-
1.518-1.561
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Orthorhombic
0.025
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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 Vs Wavellite 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 while Poldervaartite is in appearance.