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Anorthite
Anorthite

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Anorthite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Resinous, Subadamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.575-1.5882.042-2.059
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Anorthite and Pyromorphite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Anorthite and Pyromorphite 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.