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Annabergite and Carnelian Optical Properties


Carnelian and Annabergite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Not Available   
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
1.622   
1.535-1.539   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.065   
0.003-0.009   

Clarity
Not Available   
Translucent   

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Annabergite and Carnelian Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Annabergite and Carnelian 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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