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Apophyllite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Pearly  

Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al  
Dichroic (colorless)  

Dispersion
0.04  
36
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.692-1.739  
1.530-1.543  

Optic Character
-  
Uniaxial/-  

Crystal System
-  
tetragonal  

Birefringence
0.240  
0.000-0.003  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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