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Annabergite and Beryl Optical Properties


Beryl and Annabergite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly   
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Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak to distinct   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
26

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.622   
1.560-1.604   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.065   
0.0040-0.0070   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Annabergite and Beryl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Annabergite and Beryl 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, Annabergite is Not Available while Annabergite is Not Available in appearance.

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