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Anorthite
Anorthite

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Anorthite and Titanite 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
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Triclinic
0.012-0.013
Transparent
 
Subadamantine, Resinous
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
0.05
-
1.885-1.990
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monoclinic
0.105-0.135
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Anorthite and Titanite Optic Character

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

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