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Powellite and dendritic agate Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Subadamantine
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1.2 Pleochroism
In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al
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1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.974-1.984
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Powellite and dendritic agate Optic Character

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

Powellite and dendritic agate Transparency

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