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Starlite
Starlite

Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal



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Starlite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
Transparent
1.790-2.015
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0.005-0.055
Transparent
 
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.370-1.470
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-9999
Transparent

Starlite and Boulder Opal Optic Character

Starlite and Boulder Opal optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Starlite Vs Boulder Opal 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 Starlite and Boulder Opal 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.

Starlite and Boulder Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Starlite and Boulder Opal 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, Starlite is while Starlite is in appearance.