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Alunite and Musgravite Optical Properties

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
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0.02
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1.719-1.739
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Trigonal
0.014-0.016
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Alunite and Musgravite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Alunite and Musgravite 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.