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Phosphosiderite and Apophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dichroic (colorless)
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.692-1.739
1.530-1.543
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Uniaxial/-
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.240
0.000-0.003
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Phosphosiderite and Apophyllite Optic Character

Phosphosiderite and Apophyllite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Phosphosiderite and Apophyllite 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 Phosphosiderite and Apophyllite 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. Apophyllite has Uniaxial/- character.

Phosphosiderite and Apophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Phosphosiderite and Apophyllite 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, Phosphosiderite is Transparent while Phosphosiderite is Transparent in appearance.