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Willemite
Willemite

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Willemite and Hyalite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Resinous
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0.17
Transparent, Translucent
1.687-1.723
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Trigonal
0.028-0.030
Transparent
 
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0.01
Transparent
1.37-1.52
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-9999
Transparent

Willemite and Hyalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Willemite and Hyalite 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 while Willemite is in appearance.