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Tektite
Tektite

Opal Australia
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Tektite and Opal Australia Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
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1.490-1.520
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-9999
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0.01
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1.42-1.47
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-9999
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Tektite and Opal Australia Optic Character

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

Tektite and Opal Australia Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tektite and Opal Australia 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, Tektite is while Tektite is in appearance.