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Powellite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Subadamantine
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.05
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.974-1.9841.843-2.110
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.100-0.192
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Powellite and Titanite Sphene Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Powellite and Titanite Sphene 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.