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Plumbogummite

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Plumbogummite and Antigorite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
None
pale greenish yellow.
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.653-1.6881.530-1.575
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Plumbogummite and Antigorite Optic Character

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

Plumbogummite and Antigorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Plumbogummite and Antigorite 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, Plumbogummite is Not Available while Plumbogummite is Not Available in appearance.