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Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite

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Phosphosiderite and Phenakite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
-

Refractive Index

1.692-1.7391.650-1.695
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.2400.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Phosphosiderite and Phenakite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Phosphosiderite and Phenakite 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.