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Mellite and Foitite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.509-1.541-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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

Birefringence

0.030-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentAnthony et al

Mellite and Foitite Optic Character

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

Mellite and Foitite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mellite 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, Mellite is while Mellite is in appearance.