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Wulfenite and Papagoite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Trichroic
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.280-2.4051.607-1.672
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.1220.065
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Wulfenite and Papagoite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wulfenite and Papagoite 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.