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Anorthite
Anorthite

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Anorthite and Scorodite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.575-1.588Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.012-0.013Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Anorthite and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Anorthite and Scorodite 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.