Tahitian pearl and Foitite Optical Properties

Tahitian pearl

Foitite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

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Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

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0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

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1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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

1.8 Birefringence

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0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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TranslucentAnthony et al

Tahitian pearl and Foitite Optic Character

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

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