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Angelite and Rosasite Optical Properties


Rosasite and Angelite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Silky, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
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1.672-1.688   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
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0.139-0.143   

Clarity
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Angelite and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Angelite and Rosasite 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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