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Verdite and Pectolite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
Extreme
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5801.595-1.645
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.028-0.038
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Verdite and Pectolite Optic Character

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

Verdite and Pectolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Verdite 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, Verdite is Translucent while Verdite is Translucent in appearance.