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Plumbogummite and Galena Optical Properties


Galena and Plumbogummite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous   
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Pleochroism
None   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.653-1.688   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
cubic   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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Plumbogummite and Galena Optic Character

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

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Plumbogummite and Galena Transparency

Similar to their colors, Plumbogummite and Galena 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.

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