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Papagoite
Papagoite

Eosphorite
Eosphorite



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Papagoite and Eosphorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

Trichroic
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.607-1.6721.639-1.672
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0650.029-0.032
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Papagoite and Eosphorite Optic Character

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

Papagoite and Eosphorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Papagoite and Eosphorite 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.