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Saltwater pearl
Saltwater pearl

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Saltwater pearl and Wavellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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-9999
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-9999
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Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Weak
0.02
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1.518-1.561
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Orthorhombic
0.025
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Saltwater pearl and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Saltwater pearl and Wavellite 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 while Saltwater pearl is in appearance.