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Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite

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Chrome Pyrope



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Phosphosiderite and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
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Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.692-1.7391.720-1.740
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

-
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Birefringence

0.240-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Phosphosiderite and Chrome Pyrope Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Phosphosiderite and Chrome Pyrope 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.