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Papagoite

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Papagoite and Whitlockite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

Trichroic
-

Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.607-1.672-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
-

Birefringence

0.065-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Papagoite and Whitlockite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Papagoite and Whitlockite 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.