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Plumbogummite and Hureaulite Optical Properties


Hureaulite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
None   
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.653-1.688   
1.647-1.667   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.012   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Plumbogummite and Hureaulite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Plumbogummite and Hureaulite 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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