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Hambergite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.543-1.631
1.692-1.739
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.071-0.074
0.240
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Hambergite and Phosphosiderite Optic Character

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

Hambergite and Phosphosiderite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hambergite and Phosphosiderite 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, Hambergite is Transparent while Hambergite is Transparent in appearance.