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Pezzottaite and Esperite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Moderate dichroic
colorless.
1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.598-1.620
1.760-1.774
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.011
0.012
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueAnthony et al

Pezzottaite and Esperite Optic Character

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

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