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Phosphophyllite
Phosphophyllite

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Phosphophyllite and Jasper Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Opaque

Refractive Index

1.595-1.6211.540
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

0.021-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Phosphophyllite and Jasper Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Phosphophyllite and Jasper 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 while Phosphophyllite is in appearance.