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Alunite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.01
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.572
1.544-1.553
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
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1.8 Birefringence
0.020
0.009
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentWalter Schumann

Alunite and Rock Crystal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Alunite and Rock Crystal 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 Not Available while Alunite is Not Available in appearance.