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Wavellite

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Wavellite and Richterite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak
Strong: pale yellow

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.518-1.5611.615
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0250.021
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Wavellite and Richterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wavellite and Richterite 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.