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Angelite
Angelite

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Angelite and Phlogopite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

-99991.530-1.573
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.0280-0.0450
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Angelite and Phlogopite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Angelite and Phlogopite 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.