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Phosphosiderite and Binghamite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.530-1.543
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.2400.003-0.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Phosphosiderite and Binghamite Optic Character

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

Phosphosiderite and Binghamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Phosphosiderite and Binghamite 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.