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Wavellite
Wavellite

Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal



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Wavellite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.518-1.5611.370-1.470
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.025-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Wavellite and Boulder Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wavellite and Boulder Opal 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.