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Povondraite
Povondraite

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Povondraite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous
Resinous, Subadamantine

Pleochroism

Strong: yellow-brown
Weak

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

-99992.042-2.059
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Povondraite and Pyromorphite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Povondraite and Pyromorphite 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.