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Alunite and Adularia Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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TransparentArthur Thomas

Refractive Index

1.5721.518-1.536
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

0.0200.005-0.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

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TransparentArthur Thomas

Alunite and Adularia Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Alunite and Adularia 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.