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Pezzotaite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties


Poldervaartite and Pezzotaite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Weak: colorless light gray bluish grayAnthony et al   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.60-1.61   
1.634-1.656   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
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Birefringence
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Clarity
Color grading system   
Transparent   

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Pezzotaite and Poldervaartite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pezzotaite and Poldervaartite 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, Pezzotaite is Not Available while Pezzotaite is Not Available in appearance.

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