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Wavellite and Siderite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.5611.633-1.875
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0250.242
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Transparent

Wavellite and Siderite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wavellite and Siderite 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.