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Wavellite

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Wavellite and Andalusite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

Weak
strongly trichroic

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.518-1.5611.627-1.650
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0250.009-0.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Wavellite and Andalusite Optic Character

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

Wavellite and Andalusite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Wavellite and Andalusite 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, Wavellite is while Wavellite is in appearance.