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Powellite and Erythrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Subadamantine
Subadamantine, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.974-1.9841.626-1.629
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Powellite and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Powellite and Erythrite 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.