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Wavellite
Wavellite

Dumortierite
Dumortierite



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Wavellite and Dumortierite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent, Translucent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.518-1.5611.669-1.723
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0250.011-0.037
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Wavellite and Dumortierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wavellite and Dumortierite 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.