Anyolite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties

Anyolite

Star Sapphire

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Transparent, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.6951.758-1.780

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.007-0.010

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent

Anyolite and Star Sapphire Optic Character

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

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Anyolite and Star Sapphire Transparency

Similar to their colors, Anyolite 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, Anyolite is Not Available while Anyolite is Not Available in appearance.