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Vermeil and Foitite Optical Properties


Foitite and Vermeil 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
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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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Vermeil and Foitite Optic Character

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

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

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