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Wavellite and Beryllonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Weak
0.02
-
1.518-1.561
-
Orthorhombic
0.025
-
 
Vitreous, Adamantine, Pearly
-
0.01
-
1.552-1.562
-
monoclinic
0.009
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Wavellite and Beryllonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wavellite and Beryllonite 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.