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Sulfur and Foitite Optical Properties


Foitite and Sulfur Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent   

Refractive Index
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al   

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Sulfur and Foitite Optic Character

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

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Sulfur and Foitite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sulfur 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, Sulfur is Not Available while Sulfur is Not Available in appearance.

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