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Phosphosiderite and Sulphur Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.958-2.245
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.2400.291
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Phosphosiderite and Sulphur Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Phosphosiderite and Sulphur 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.