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Anatase and Erythrite Optical Properties


Erythrite and Anatase Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Subadamantine, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red   

Dispersion
0.21   
3
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
2.488-2.562   
1.626-1.629   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.073   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Not Available   

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Anatase and Erythrite Optic Character

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

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Anatase and Erythrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Anatase and Erythrite 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, Anatase is Transparent while Anatase is Transparent in appearance.

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