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Phosphophyllite
Phosphophyllite

Tugtupite
Tugtupite



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Phosphophyllite and Tugtupite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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-

Pleochroism

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ModerateArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Refractive Index

1.595-1.6211.494-1.504
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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tetragonal

Birefringence

0.0210.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Phosphophyllite and Tugtupite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Phosphophyllite and Tugtupite 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.