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Povondraite
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Povondraite and Faustite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous
Waxy

Pleochroism

Strong: yellow-brown
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

-99991.612
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Translucent

Povondraite and Faustite Optic Character

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

Povondraite and Faustite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Povondraite and Faustite 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.