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Pezzottaite
Pezzottaite

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Pezzottaite and Angelite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Moderate dichroic
0.02
Transparent
1.598-1.620
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Hexagonal
0.008-0.011
Transparent
 
-
-
0.01
-
-9999
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Orthorhombic
-9999
-

Pezzottaite and Angelite Optic Character

Pezzottaite and Angelite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Pezzottaite Vs Angelite 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 Pezzottaite and Angelite 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.

Pezzottaite and Angelite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pezzottaite and Angelite 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, Pezzottaite is while Pezzottaite is in appearance.