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Pyromorphite and Edenite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Distinct
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
2.042-2.0591.606-1.649
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.010Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Pyromorphite and Edenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyromorphite and Edenite 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.