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Amazonite and Anorthite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
1.522-1.530
-
Triclinic
0.008-0.010
Translucent
 
Vitreous
colorless.
0.01
Transparent
1.575-1.588
-
Triclinic
0.012-0.013
Transparent

Amazonite and Anorthite Optic Character

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

Amazonite and Anorthite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Amazonite and Anorthite 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, Amazonite is while Amazonite is in appearance.