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Angelite

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Angelite and Hercynite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.6 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.7 Refractive Index
Not Available1.80-1.83
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.11 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.12 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
1.13 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.15 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Angelite and Hercynite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Angelite and Hercynite 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.