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Wood Opal and Simpsonite Optical Properties


Simpsonite and Wood Opal Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52   
1.994-2.040   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
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Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.046   

Clarity
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

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Wood Opal and Simpsonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wood Opal and Simpsonite 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, Wood Opal is Not Available while Wood Opal is Not Available in appearance.

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