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Anorthoclase and Hematite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.5342.690-3.220
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.006-0.0080.280
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Anorthoclase and Hematite Optic Character

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

Anorthoclase and Hematite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Anorthoclase and Hematite 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.