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Pollucite

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Pollucite and Parisite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.517-1.5251.671-1.771
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Isometric
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Birefringence

-99990.099-0.100
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Pollucite and Parisite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pollucite and Parisite 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 Transparent and Translucent while Pollucite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.