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Wulfenite and Nephrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
None
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.280-2.4051.600-1.627
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.1220.027
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Wulfenite and Nephrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wulfenite and Nephrite 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.