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Agalmatolite and Orthoclase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
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colorless.
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.01
Rank: 28 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.518-1.536
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
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0.0050-0.0060
1.9 Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Agalmatolite and Orthoclase Optic Character

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

Agalmatolite and Orthoclase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Agalmatolite and Orthoclase 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.

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