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Thomsonite
Thomsonite

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Thomsonite and Black Opal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
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0.01
Translucent
1.510-1.550
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Orthorhombic
0.015-0.020
Translucent
 
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.370-1.470
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-9999
Transparent

Thomsonite and Black Opal Optic Character

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

Thomsonite and Black Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Thomsonite and Black 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, Thomsonite is while Thomsonite is in appearance.