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Williamsite
Williamsite

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Williamsite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Resinous, Subadamantine

Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

0.030.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5752.042-2.059
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Williamsite and Pyromorphite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Williamsite and Pyromorphite 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.