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Tahitian pearl
Tahitian pearl

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Tahitian pearl and Turquoise Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent, Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.610-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.040
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Tahitian pearl and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tahitian pearl and Turquoise 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.