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Wax Opal
Wax Opal

Pezzottaite
Pezzottaite



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Wax Opal and Pezzottaite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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-
0.01
Translucent
1.37-1.52
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-9999
Translucent
 
Vitreous
Moderate dichroic
0.02
Transparent
1.598-1.620
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Hexagonal
0.008-0.011
Transparent

Wax Opal and Pezzottaite Optic Character

Wax Opal and Pezzottaite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Wax Opal Vs Pezzottaite 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 Wax Opal and Pezzottaite 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.

Wax Opal and Pezzottaite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Wax Opal and Pezzottaite 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, Wax Opal is while Wax Opal is in appearance.