Lehsunia and Foitite Optical Properties

Lehsunia

Foitite

Add ⊕

1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not AvailableNot Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

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

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al

Lehsunia and Foitite Optic Character

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

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Lehsunia Vs Jade

Lehsunia Vs Garnet

Lehsunia Vs Hackmanite

Lehsunia and Foitite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lehsunia and Foitite 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, Lehsunia is Not Available while Lehsunia is Not Available in appearance.