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Foitite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties


Jeremejevite and Foitite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al   
Colorless   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.638-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.0130   

Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Foitite and Jeremejevite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Foitite and Jeremejevite 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.

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