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Powellite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy, Subadamantine
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Pleochroism

In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al
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Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.974-1.984-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

-
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Powellite and Dendrite crystal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Powellite and Dendrite crystal 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.