Faustite and Erythrite Optical Properties

Faustite

Erythrite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Waxy

Subadamantine, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

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Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.6121.626-1.629

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

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Faustite and Erythrite Optic Character

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

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Faustite and Erythrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Faustite 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, Faustite is Translucent while Faustite is Translucent in appearance.