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Phosphophyllite

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Phosphophyllite and Cuprite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
visible
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TranslucentWalter Schumann
1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.6212.849
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.021Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Phosphophyllite and Cuprite Optic Character

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

Phosphophyllite and Cuprite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Phosphophyllite and Cuprite 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, Phosphophyllite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Phosphophyllite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.