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Fluorite and Papagoite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.432-1.436
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cubic
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous
Trichroic
0.01
Transparent
1.607-1.672
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monoclinic
0.065
Transparent

Fluorite and Papagoite Optic Character

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

Fluorite and Papagoite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Fluorite and Papagoite 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, Fluorite is while Fluorite is in appearance.