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Papagoite and Foitite Optical Properties


Foitite and Papagoite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Trichroic   
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.607-1.672   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

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

Birefringence
0.065   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentAnthony et al   

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Papagoite and Foitite Optic Character

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

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

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