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Charlesite and Albite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
colorless.
1.3 Dispersion
NA1.00
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.4921.525-1.542
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.008-0.011
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Charlesite and Albite Optic Character

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

Charlesite and Albite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Charlesite and Albite 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, Charlesite is Not Available while Charlesite is Not Available in appearance.