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Radiolarite and Foitite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent

Refractive Index

-9999-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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TranslucentAnthony et al

Radiolarite and Foitite Optic Character

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

Radiolarite and Foitite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Radiolarite and Foitite 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, Radiolarite is while Radiolarite is in appearance.