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Polyhalite and Fayalite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
Faint

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TransparentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.546-1.5481.827-1.879
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0210.042-0.051
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentAnthony et al

Polyhalite and Fayalite Optic Character

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

Polyhalite and Fayalite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Polyhalite and Fayalite 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, Polyhalite is while Polyhalite is in appearance.