Peridot and Foitite Optical Properties

Peridot

Foitite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Greasy

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.64-1.69Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

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

1.8 Birefringence

0.036Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al

Peridot and Foitite Optic Character

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

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