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Phosphosiderite and Marcasite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.692-1.739Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.240Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Phosphosiderite and Marcasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Phosphosiderite and Marcasite 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.