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Phosphosiderite and Shungite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
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1.3 Dispersion
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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 Shungite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Phosphosiderite and Shungite 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.