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Phenakite
Phenakite

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Beryllonite



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Phenakite and Beryllonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Pearly

Pleochroism

Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.650-1.6951.552-1.562
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0160.009
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Phenakite and Beryllonite Optic Character

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

Phenakite and Beryllonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Phenakite and Beryllonite 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, Phenakite is while Phenakite is in appearance.