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Anorthoclase and Lehsunia Optical Properties


Lehsunia and Anorthoclase Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
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Pleochroism
WeakMichael O’Donoghue   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Translucent   
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Refractive Index
1.518-1.534   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1   
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Birefringence
0.006-0.008   
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Clarity
Translucent   
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Anorthoclase and Lehsunia Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Anorthoclase and Lehsunia 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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