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Ammonite and Realgar Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
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-9999
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Trigonal
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Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
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2.538-2.704
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0.166
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Ammonite and Realgar Optic Character

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

Ammonite and Realgar Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ammonite and Realgar 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, Ammonite is while Ammonite is in appearance.