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Powellite and Eosphorite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Subadamantine
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.974-1.9841.639-1.672
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.029-0.032
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Powellite and Eosphorite Optic Character

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

Powellite and Eosphorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Powellite and Eosphorite 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, Powellite is Transparent while Powellite is Transparent in appearance.