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Wavellite

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Wavellite and Realgar Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Gems
1.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.5612.538-2.704
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.0250.166
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Gems

Wavellite and Realgar Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wavellite and Realgar 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.