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Phosphosiderite
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Phosphosiderite and Eosphorite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.639-1.672
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.2400.029-0.032
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Phosphosiderite and Eosphorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Phosphosiderite and Eosphorite 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.