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Angelite and Demantoid Optical Properties


Demantoid and Angelite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Adamantine   

Pleochroism
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None   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
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1.880-1.890   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
cubic   

Birefringence
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Not Available   

Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Angelite and Demantoid Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Angelite and Demantoid 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 Not Available while Angelite is Not Available in appearance.

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