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Williamsite and Amber Optical Properties


Amber and Williamsite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy  
Resinous  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.03  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.530-1.575  
1.539-1.545  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
-  

Birefringence
-9999  
-9999  

Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  
Transparent  

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Williamsite and Amber Optic Character

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

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Williamsite and Amber Transparency

Similar to their colors, Williamsite and Amber 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.

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