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Anglesite and Corundum Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
None
1.3 Dispersion
0.040.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.877-1.8941.758-1.780
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0170.007-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Anglesite and Corundum Optic Character

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

Anglesite and Corundum Transparency

Similar to their colors, Anglesite and Corundum 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, Anglesite is Transparent while Anglesite is Transparent in appearance.