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Eosphorite
Eosphorite

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Friedelite



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Eosphorite and Friedelite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism

Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
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Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.639-1.6721.627-1.663
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m

Birefringence

0.029-0.0320.032-0.035
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Eosphorite and Friedelite Optic Character

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

Eosphorite and Friedelite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Eosphorite and Friedelite 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, Eosphorite is Transparent while Eosphorite is Transparent in appearance.