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Wavellite and Mimetite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Resinous, Subadamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.5612.106-2.263
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0250.019
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Translucent

Wavellite and Mimetite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wavellite and Mimetite 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.