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Pumpellyite
Pumpellyite

Matrix Opal
Matrix Opal



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Pumpellyite and Matrix Opal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Refractive Index

1.674-1.7641.37-1.52
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.014-0.016-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Pumpellyite and Matrix Opal Optic Character

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

Pumpellyite and Matrix Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pumpellyite and Matrix 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, Pumpellyite is while Pumpellyite is in appearance.