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Povondraite and dendritic agate Optical Properties


dendritic agate and Povondraite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous   
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Pleochroism
Strong: yellow-brown   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Translucent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Refractive Index
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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Clarity
Translucent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

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Povondraite and dendritic agate Optic Character

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

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Povondraite and dendritic agate Transparency

Similar to their colors, Povondraite and dendritic agate 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, Povondraite is Translucent while Povondraite is Translucent in appearance.

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