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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

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Pyromorphite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Weak to strong if coloreD
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.042-2.0591.631-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.010Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Pyromorphite and Fluorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyromorphite and Fluorapatite 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.