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Aragonite
Aragonite

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Phosphosiderite



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Aragonite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

StrongArthur Thomas
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.170.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.525-1.6861.692-1.739
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.1550.240
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Aragonite and Phosphosiderite Optic Character

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

Aragonite and Phosphosiderite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Aragonite and Phosphosiderite 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, Aragonite is Transparent and Translucent while Aragonite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.