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Wavellite and Sylvite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Visible in colored crystals
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.5611.4903
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.025Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Not Available

Wavellite and Sylvite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wavellite and Sylvite 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.