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Papagoite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties


Astrophyllite and Papagoite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Greasy, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Trichroic   
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.607-1.672   
1.678-1.758   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.065   
0.050   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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Papagoite and Astrophyllite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Papagoite and Astrophyllite 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, Papagoite is Transparent while Papagoite is Transparent in appearance.

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