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Eosphorite and Holmquistite Optical Properties


Holmquistite and Eosphorite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless   
Strong in shades of violet when dark-colored.Anthony et al   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.639-1.672   
1.622-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma   

Birefringence
0.029-0.032   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Eosphorite and Holmquistite Optic Character

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

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Eosphorite and Holmquistite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Eosphorite and Holmquistite 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.

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