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Wavellite and Pietersite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.518-1.5611.54-1.56
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.025-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Wavellite and Pietersite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wavellite and Pietersite 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.