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Marialite and Foitite Optical Properties


Foitite and Marialite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.540-1.550   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

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

Birefringence
0.004-0.008   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentAnthony et al   

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Marialite and Foitite Optic Character

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

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Marialite and Foitite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Marialite 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, Marialite is Translucent and Transparent while Marialite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.

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