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Astrophyllite and Agate Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Greasy, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Absent   
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.543   
1.678-1.758   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.004   
0.050   

Clarity
Translucent   
Translucent   

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