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Phosphosiderite and Satin Spar Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.692-1.739
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
0.240
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Phosphosiderite and Satin Spar Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Phosphosiderite and Satin Spar 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.