Home
Gemstones


Phosphosiderite and Morion Optical Properties


Morion and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al  
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann  

Dispersion
0.04  
36
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.692-1.739  
1.544-1.553  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
-  

Birefringence
0.240  
0.009  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

Benefits >>
<< Physical Properties

Phosphosiderite and Morion Optic Character

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

Compare Blue Gemstones

Phosphosiderite and Morion Transparency

Similar to their colors, Phosphosiderite and Morion 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.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones