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Alunite and Adamite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
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0.02
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1.572
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Trigonal
0.020
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Vitreous
-
0.06
Transparent
1.708-1.722
Biaxial/+
Orthorhombic
0.031-0.050
Transparent

Alunite and Adamite Optic Character

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

Alunite and Adamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Alunite and Adamite 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, Alunite is while Alunite is in appearance.