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Californite
Californite

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Californite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Resinous, Subadamantine

Pleochroism

Weak; present colour lighter and darker
Weak

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.700-1.7252.042-2.059
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.001-0.0120.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent

Californite and Pyromorphite Optic Character

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

Californite and Pyromorphite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Californite and Pyromorphite 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, Californite is TranslucentWalter Schumann while Californite is TranslucentWalter Schumann in appearance.