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Papagoite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
Trichroic
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.607-1.6721.614-1.636
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0650.022
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Papagoite and Hemimorphite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Papagoite and Hemimorphite 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.