Allanite and Antigorite Optical Properties

Allanite

Antigorite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

1.2 Pleochroism

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pale greenish yellow.

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

11.530-1.575

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm

1.8 Birefringence

0.013-0.036Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Translucent

Allanite and Antigorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Allanite and Antigorite 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, Allanite is Not Available while Allanite is Not Available in appearance.