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Covellite and Erythrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Resinous
Marked
0.08
OpaqueAnthony et al
1.45-2.62
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Hexagonal
-9999
OpaqueAnthony et al
 
Subadamantine, Pearly
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
0.03
-
1.626-1.629
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monoclinic
-9999
-

Covellite and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Covellite and Erythrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Covellite and Erythrite 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, Covellite is while Covellite is in appearance.