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Wulfenite and Andean Opal Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.280-2.405
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
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1.8 Birefringence
0.122
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Wulfenite and Andean Opal Optic Character

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

Wulfenite and Andean Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Wulfenite and Andean Opal 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, Wulfenite is Transparent while Wulfenite is Transparent in appearance.

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