Holmquistite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties

Holmquistite

Liddicoatite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Strong in shades of violet when dark-colored.Anthony et al

Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.622-1.666Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Holmquistite and Liddicoatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Holmquistite and Liddicoatite 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, Holmquistite is Transparent while Holmquistite is Transparent in appearance.