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Akoya pearl and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Akoya pearl Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
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1.595-1.621   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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0.021   

Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Akoya pearl and Phosphophyllite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Akoya pearl and Phosphophyllite 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, Akoya pearl is Not Available while Akoya pearl is Not Available in appearance.

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