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Foitite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
StrongArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.670-1.734
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.006-0.011
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent

Foitite and Clinozoisite Optic Character

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

Foitite and Clinozoisite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Foitite and Clinozoisite 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, Foitite is Translucent and TranslucentAnthony et al while Foitite is Translucent and TranslucentAnthony et al in appearance.