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Saltwater pearl and Williamsite Optical Properties


Williamsite and Saltwater pearl Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
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1.530-1.575   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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Saltwater pearl and Williamsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Saltwater pearl and Williamsite 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.

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