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Wavellite and Periclase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TransparentWalter Schumann

Refractive Index

1.518-1.5611.735-1.738
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.025-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentWalter Schumann

Wavellite and Periclase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wavellite and Periclase 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.