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Williamsite and Spodumene Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong in kunzite: α-purple
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.657-1.681
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.014-0.018
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Williamsite and Spodumene Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Williamsite and Spodumene 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.