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Papagoite and Faustite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Waxy

Pleochroism

Trichroic
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.607-1.6721.612
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1

Birefringence

0.065-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Papagoite and Faustite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Papagoite and Faustite 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.