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Angelite

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Angelite and Prehnite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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-
0.01
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-9999
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Orthorhombic
-9999
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Vitreous
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0.01
Translucent
1.611-1.673
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Orthorhombic
0.021-0.033
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Angelite and Prehnite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Angelite and Prehnite 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.