Powellite and Omphacite Optical Properties

Powellite

Omphacite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Greasy, Subadamantine

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al

Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.974-1.9841.662-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al

Powellite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

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Powellite and Omphacite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Powellite and Omphacite 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.