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Fayalite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Faint
Weak to strong if coloreD
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.827-1.879
1.631-1.650
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.042-0.051
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent

Fayalite and Fluorapatite Optic Character

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

Fayalite and Fluorapatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Fayalite and Fluorapatite 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, Fayalite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TransparentAnthony et al while Fayalite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TransparentAnthony et al in appearance.

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