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Anorthite
Anorthite

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Anorthite and Flint Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

colorless.
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Dispersion

0.010.15
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.575-1.588-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Triclinic
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Birefringence

0.012-0.013-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Anorthite and Flint Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Anorthite and Flint 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.