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Pyromorphite and Dravite Optical Properties


Dravite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
Weak  
Very strong: pale yellow colorless  

Dispersion
0.03  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
2.042-2.059  
1.614-1.666  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Hexagonal  
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m  

Birefringence
0.010  
0.014-0.032  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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Pyromorphite and Dravite Optic Character

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

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Pyromorphite and Dravite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pyromorphite and Dravite 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.

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