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Pollucite
Pollucite

Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal



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Pollucite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Greasy
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.517-1.525
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Isometric
-9999
Transparent
 
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.370-1.470
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-
-9999
Transparent

Pollucite and Boulder Opal Optic Character

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

Pollucite and Boulder Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pollucite and Boulder Opal 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, Pollucite is while Pollucite is in appearance.