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Alunite

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Alunite and Anglesite 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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Adamantine
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0.04
Transparent
1.877-1.894
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Orthorhombic
0.017
Transparent

Alunite and Anglesite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Alunite and Anglesite 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.