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Angelite

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Angelite and Gypsum Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
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None
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.521-1.531
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Angelite and Gypsum Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Angelite and Gypsum 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.