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Rock Crystal and Pectolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
0.01NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.595-1.645
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0090.028-0.038
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent

Rock Crystal and Pectolite Optic Character

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

Rock Crystal and Pectolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rock Crystal and Pectolite 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, Rock Crystal is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann while Rock Crystal is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann in appearance.