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Tahitian pearl
Tahitian pearl

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Tahitian pearl and Staurolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.736-1.762
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.009-0.015
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

Tahitian pearl and Staurolite Optic Character

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

Tahitian pearl and Staurolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tahitian pearl and Staurolite 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, Tahitian pearl is Not Available while Tahitian pearl is Not Available in appearance.