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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

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Pyromorphite and Chondrodite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
X golden yellow to orange
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.042-2.0591.589-1.670
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0100.027-0.032
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Pyromorphite and Chondrodite Optic Character

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

Pyromorphite and Chondrodite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pyromorphite and Chondrodite 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, Pyromorphite is Transparent while Pyromorphite is Transparent in appearance.