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Schultenite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine
Resinous, Subadamantine

Pleochroism

-
Weak

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.890-1.9762.042-2.059
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent

Schultenite and Pyromorphite Optic Character

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

Schultenite and Pyromorphite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Schultenite and Pyromorphite 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, Schultenite is TransparentAnthony et al while Schultenite is TransparentAnthony et al in appearance.