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Saltwater pearl
Saltwater pearl

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Saltwater pearl and Steatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.539-1.596
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.046-0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Saltwater pearl and Steatite Optic Character

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

Saltwater pearl and Steatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Saltwater pearl and Steatite 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, Saltwater pearl is Not Available while Saltwater pearl is Not Available in appearance.