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Williamsite
Williamsite

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Seraphinite



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Williamsite and Seraphinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Pearly, Greasy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5751.571-1.597
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
Biaxial/+

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Williamsite and Seraphinite Optic Character

Williamsite and Seraphinite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Williamsite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite 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. Seraphinite has Biaxial/+ character.

Williamsite and Seraphinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Williamsite and Seraphinite 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.