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Dumortierite



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Powellite and Dumortierite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy, Subadamantine
Vitreous

Pleochroism

In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.974-1.9841.669-1.723
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.011-0.037
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Powellite and Dumortierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Powellite and Dumortierite 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.