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Powellite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Subadamantine
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.974-1.9841.370-1.
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Powellite and Crystal Opal Optic Character

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

Powellite and Crystal Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Powellite and Crystal 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, Powellite is Transparent while Powellite is Transparent in appearance.