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Phosphosiderite
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Phosphosiderite and Fayalite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
0.04
Transparent
1.692-1.739
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-
0.240
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Resinous
Faint
0.03
TransparentAnthony et al
1.827-1.879
-
Orthorhombic
0.042-0.051
TransparentAnthony et al

Phosphosiderite and Fayalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Phosphosiderite and Fayalite 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 while Phosphosiderite is in appearance.