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Willemite
Willemite

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Willemite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.170.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.687-1.7231.595-1.621
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

0.028-0.0300.021
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Willemite and Phosphophyllite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Willemite and Phosphophyllite 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.