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Anyolite and Gahnite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

1.6951.790-1.818
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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cubic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Anyolite and Gahnite Optic Character

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

Anyolite and Gahnite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Anyolite and Gahnite 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, Anyolite is while Anyolite is in appearance.