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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Feldspar Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
2.5 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
2.6 Refractive Index
1.546-1.5481.518-1.570
Agate Opal
1 3.25
2.10 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
2.11 Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic or monoclinic
2.12 Birefringence
0.0210.008-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
3.4 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Polyhalite and Feldspar Optic Character

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

Polyhalite and Feldspar Transparency

Similar to their colors, Polyhalite and Feldspar 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, Polyhalite is Not Available while Polyhalite is Not Available in appearance.