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Eosphorite
Eosphorite

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Eosphorite and Hibschite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

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

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Semitransparent

Refractive Index

1.639-1.672-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d

Birefringence

0.029-0.032-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Eosphorite and Hibschite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Eosphorite and Hibschite 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.