Anhydrite and Williamsite Optical Properties

Anhydrite

Williamsite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Pearly, Greasy

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

1.2 Pleochroism

For violet varieties

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

0.01NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.570-1.6141.530-1.575

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.042-0.044Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Anhydrite and Williamsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Anhydrite and Williamsite 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.