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Anatase
Anatase

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White Opal



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Anatase and White Opal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Adamantine
Weak
0.21
Transparent
2.488-2.562
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tetragonal
0.073
Transparent
 
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-
0.01
Translucent
1.37-1.52
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-9999
Translucent

Anatase and White Opal Optic Character

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

Anatase and White Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Anatase and White Opal 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 while Anatase is in appearance.