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Angelite

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Angelite and Achroite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

-99991.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

-99990.014-0.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Angelite and Achroite Optic Character

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

Angelite and Achroite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Angelite and Achroite 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, Angelite is while Angelite is in appearance.