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Wavellite
Wavellite

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Plumbogummite



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Wavellite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Resinous

Pleochroism

Weak
None

Dispersion

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.518-1.5611.653-1.688
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.025-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Wavellite and Plumbogummite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wavellite and Plumbogummite 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.