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Thomsonite
Thomsonite

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Thomsonite and Natrolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.510-1.5501.478-1.493
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.015-0.0200.012-0.013
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Thomsonite and Natrolite Optic Character

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

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