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Adamite and Powellite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Greasy, Subadamantine

Pleochroism

-
In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.060.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.708-1.7221.974-1.984
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.031-0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Adamite and Powellite Optic Character

Adamite and Powellite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Adamite and Powellite 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 Adamite and Powellite 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. Adamite has Biaxial/+ character.

Adamite and Powellite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Adamite and Powellite 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, Adamite is Transparent while Adamite is Transparent in appearance.