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Wavellite and Nepouite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Waxy, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.5611.600-1.630
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.025Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Not Available

Wavellite and Nepouite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wavellite and Nepouite 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.