Povondraite and Catapleiite Optical Properties

Povondraite

Catapleiite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Resinous

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Strong: yellow-brown

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.590-1.629

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: B2/b (pseudo-HEX)

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.039

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Povondraite and Catapleiite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Povondraite and Catapleiite 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, Povondraite is Translucent while Povondraite is Translucent in appearance.