Annabergite and Omphacite Optical Properties

Annabergite

Omphacite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Subadamantine, Pearly

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.6221.662-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.065Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al

Annabergite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Annabergite and Omphacite 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.