Wulfenite and Beryl Optical Properties

Wulfenite

Beryl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine, Resinous

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1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

Weak to distinct

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Transparent, Transparent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

2.280-2.4051.560-1.604

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

tetragonal

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.1220.0040-0.0070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Wulfenite and Beryl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wulfenite and Beryl 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.