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Phosphophyllite
Phosphophyllite

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Phosphophyllite and Hawks Eye Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.621Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.021Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Phosphophyllite and Hawks Eye Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Phosphophyllite and Hawks Eye 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.