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Selenite
Selenite

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Selenite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Moderate dichroic

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

-99991.598-1.620
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.008-0.011
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Selenite and Pezzottaite Optic Character

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

Selenite and Pezzottaite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Selenite and Pezzottaite 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, Selenite is Transparent while Selenite is Transparent in appearance.