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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

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Pyromorphite and Turquoise Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
2.042-2.0591.610-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0100.040
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Pyromorphite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyromorphite and Turquoise 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.