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Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite

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Phosphosiderite and Lazulite 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
 
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Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.604-1.646
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monoclinic
0.031-0.036
Transparent

Phosphosiderite and Lazulite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Phosphosiderite and Lazulite 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.