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Angelite and Simpsonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.2 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine
1.4 Pleochroism
Not Available
NilArthur Thomas
1.6 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.7 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.9 Refractive Index
Not Available1.994-2.040
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.11 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.13 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.15 Birefringence
Not Available0.046
Achroite
0 0.296
1.17 Clarity
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Angelite and Simpsonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Angelite and Simpsonite 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.