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Brucite and Realgar Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

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Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.030.06
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentMichael O’Donoghue
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Refractive Index

1.56-1.602.538-2.704
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

0.010-0.0200.166
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentMichael O’Donoghue
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Brucite and Realgar Optic Character

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

Brucite and Realgar Transparency

Similar to their colors, Brucite 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, Brucite is TransparentMichael O’Donoghue while Brucite is TransparentMichael O’Donoghue in appearance.