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Anorthoclase and Amber Optical Properties


Amber and Anorthoclase Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Resinous   

Pleochroism
WeakMichael O’Donoghue   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.518-1.534   
1.539-1.545   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1   
Amorphous   

Birefringence
0.006-0.008   
Not Available   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

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Anorthoclase and Amber Optic Character

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

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Anorthoclase and Amber Transparency

Similar to their colors, Anorthoclase and Amber 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, Anorthoclase is Translucent while Anorthoclase is Translucent in appearance.

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