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Anorthite

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Anorthite and Charoite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
colorless.
0.01
Transparent
1.575-1.588
-
Triclinic
0.012-0.013
Transparent
 
Pearly, Chatoyant
-
0.02
Translucent
1.545-1.560
-
Triclinic
0.009
Translucent

Anorthite and Charoite Optic Character

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

Anorthite and Charoite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Anorthite and Charoite 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, Anorthite is Transparent while Anorthite is Transparent in appearance.