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Williamsite and Scheelite Optical Properties


Scheelite and Williamsite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
-  
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)  

Dispersion
0.03  
99+
0.04  
36

Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  
Translucent, Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.530-1.575  
1.918-1.936  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
tetragonal  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.016  

Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  
Translucent  

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Williamsite and Scheelite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Williamsite and Scheelite 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.

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