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Williamsite and Kmmererite Optical Properties


Kmmererite and Williamsite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.575   
1.571-1.597   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
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Williamsite and Kmmererite Optic Character

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

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

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