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Chromite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
none.
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.08-2.16
1.692-1.739
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
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1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.240
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Chromite and Phosphosiderite Optic Character

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

Chromite and Phosphosiderite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chromite 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, Chromite is Not Available while Chromite is Not Available in appearance.