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Wavellite and Simpsonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.5611.994-2.040
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.0250.046
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
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Wavellite and Simpsonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wavellite and Simpsonite 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.