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Wulfenite and Williamsite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
1.5 Refractive Index
2.280-2.405
1.530-1.575
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.122
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Wulfenite and Williamsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wulfenite and Williamsite 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.