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Unakite and Pectolite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5251.595-1.645
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.028-0.038
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Transparent

Unakite and Pectolite Optic Character

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

Unakite and Pectolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Unakite and Pectolite 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, Unakite is Gemstones of the world (2001) while Unakite is Gemstones of the world (2001) in appearance.