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Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite

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Phosphosiderite and Covellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Resinous

Pleochroism

Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Marked

Dispersion

0.040.08
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
OpaqueAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.692-1.7391.45-2.62
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.240-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
OpaqueAnthony et al

Phosphosiderite and Covellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Phosphosiderite and Covellite 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.