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Pyromorphite and Schultenite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous, Subadamantine
Vitreous, Adamantine

Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TransparentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

2.042-2.0591.890-1.976
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
-

Birefringence

0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentAnthony et al

Pyromorphite and Schultenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyromorphite and Schultenite 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.