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Hollandite
Hollandite

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Pyromorphite



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Hollandite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Resinous, Subadamantine

Pleochroism

Weak.
Weak

Dispersion

0.030.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

-99992.042-2.059
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Hollandite and Pyromorphite Optic Character

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

Hollandite and Pyromorphite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hollandite and Pyromorphite 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, Hollandite is while Hollandite is in appearance.