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Anhydrite and Jet Optical Properties


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Jet and Anhydrite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly, Greasy   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
For violet varieties   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.01   
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None   

Transparency
Transparent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.570-1.614   
1.640-1.680   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Amorphous   

Birefringence
0.042-0.044   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

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Anhydrite and Jet Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Anhydrite and Jet 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, Anhydrite is Transparent while Anhydrite is Transparent in appearance.

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