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Annabergite and Carnallite Optical Properties


Carnallite and Annabergite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly   
Greasy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.622   
1.467   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.065   
0.0270   

Clarity
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Annabergite and Carnallite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Annabergite and Carnallite 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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