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Antigorite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
pale greenish yellow.
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.575
1.758-1.780
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.007-0.010
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Antigorite and Star Sapphire Optic Character

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

Antigorite and Star Sapphire Transparency

Similar to their colors, Antigorite and Star Sapphire 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, Antigorite is Translucent while Antigorite is Translucent in appearance.