Williamsite and Ivory Optical Properties

Williamsite

Ivory

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

NoneWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.530-1.5751.535-1.570

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Translucent

Williamsite and Ivory Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Williamsite and Ivory 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 Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) and TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Williamsite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) and TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.