Phosphophyllite and Quartz Rose Optical Properties

Phosphophyllite

Quartz Rose

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

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

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

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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Phosphophyllite and Quartz Rose Optic Character

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

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Phosphophyllite and Quartz Rose Transparency

Similar to their colors, Phosphophyllite and Quartz Rose 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.