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Willemite
Willemite

Epidote
Epidote



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Willemite and Epidote Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
Strong

Dispersion

0.170.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.687-1.7231.729-1.768
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.028-0.0300.019-0.046
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Willemite and Epidote Optic Character

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

Willemite and Epidote Transparency

Similar to their colors, Willemite and Epidote 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, Willemite is Transparent and Translucent while Willemite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.