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Foitite and Dumortierite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
0.02
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
-9999
-
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
-9999
TranslucentAnthony et al
 
Vitreous
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
0.01
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
1.669-1.723
-
Orthorhombic
0.011-0.037
Translucent

Foitite and Dumortierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Foitite and Dumortierite 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 while Foitite is in appearance.