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Angelite and Elbaite Optical Properties


Elbaite and Angelite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Pale green   

Dispersion
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0.02   
22

Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
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1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.014-0.032   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Angelite and Elbaite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Angelite and Elbaite 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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