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Wavellite and Staurolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.5611.736-1.762
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0250.009-0.015
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

Wavellite and Staurolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wavellite and Staurolite 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.