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Wavellite and Aragonite Optical Properties


Aragonite and Wavellite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
StrongArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Gems   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.518-1.561   
1.525-1.686   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.025   
0.155   

Clarity
Gems   
Transparent   

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Wavellite and Aragonite Optic Character

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

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Wavellite and Aragonite Transparency

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

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