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Alunite and Omphacite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.5721.662-1.723
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
-

Birefringence

0.020-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Alunite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Alunite and Omphacite 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.