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Howlite and Erythrite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.583-1.608
1.626-1.629
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.019
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1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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Howlite and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Howlite and Erythrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Howlite and Erythrite 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, Howlite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Howlite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.