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Phosphophyllite
Phosphophyllite

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Phosphophyllite and Enstatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Pale green to pale orange
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.6211.650-1.680
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0210.009-0.011
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Phosphophyllite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Phosphophyllite and Enstatite 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.