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Povondraite

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Povondraite and Turquoise Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: yellow-brown
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.610-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.040
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Povondraite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Povondraite and Turquoise Transparency

Similar to their colors, Povondraite and Turquoise 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.