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Williamsite and Morganite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.573-1.600
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.005-0.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent to translucent

Williamsite and Morganite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Williamsite and Morganite 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.