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Powellite and Sulfur Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Subadamantine
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1.2 Pleochroism
In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.974-1.984Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Powellite and Sulfur Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Powellite and Sulfur 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.