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Boleite and Realgar Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
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Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
0.07NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
2.052.538-2.704
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
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1.8 Birefringence
0.0100.166
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Boleite and Realgar Optic Character

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

Boleite and Realgar Transparency

Similar to their colors, Boleite and Realgar 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, Boleite is Transparent while Boleite is Transparent in appearance.