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Williamsite and Marialite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
-
0.03
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.530-1.575
-
-
-9999
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
 
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
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0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.540-1.550
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tetragonal
0.004-0.008
Transparent

Williamsite and Marialite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Williamsite and Marialite 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 while Williamsite is in appearance.