Agalmatolite and Erythrite Optical Properties

Agalmatolite

Erythrite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Subadamantine, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

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Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.626-1.629

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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Agalmatolite and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Agalmatolite and Erythrite 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, Agalmatolite is Not Available while Agalmatolite is Not Available in appearance.