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Williamsite and Achroite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5751.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

-
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Birefringence

-99990.014-0.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Williamsite and Achroite Optic Character

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

Williamsite and Achroite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Williamsite and Achroite 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, Williamsite is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Williamsite is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.