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Wood Opal and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.37-1.52
1.692-1.739
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
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0.240
1.9 Clarity
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Transparent

Wood Opal and Phosphosiderite Optic Character

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

Wood Opal and Phosphosiderite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Wood Opal and Phosphosiderite 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, Wood Opal is Not Available while Wood Opal is Not Available in appearance.