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Poudretteite
Poudretteite

Satin Spar
Satin Spar



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Poudretteite and Satin Spar Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Colorless
0.02
-
1.511-1.532
-
Hexagonal
0.021
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
Silky
-
0.01
-
-9999
-
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-9999
-

Poudretteite and Satin Spar Optic Character

Poudretteite and Satin Spar optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Poudretteite Vs Satin Spar 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 Poudretteite and Satin Spar 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.

Poudretteite and Satin Spar Transparency

Similar to their colors, Poudretteite and Satin Spar 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, Poudretteite is while Poudretteite is in appearance.