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Petoskey Stone and Covellite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Marked
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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OpaqueAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.45-2.62
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
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OpaqueAnthony et al

Petoskey Stone and Covellite Optic Character

Petoskey Stone and Covellite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Petoskey Stone and Covellite 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 Petoskey Stone and Covellite 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.

Petoskey Stone and Covellite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Petoskey Stone and Covellite 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, Petoskey Stone is Not Available while Petoskey Stone is Not Available in appearance.