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Cobaltite and Realgar Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Gems
1.5 Refractive Index
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2.538-2.704
1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
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1.8 Birefringence
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0.166
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Gems

Cobaltite and Realgar Optic Character

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

Cobaltite and Realgar Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cobaltite 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, Cobaltite is Gems while Cobaltite is Gems in appearance.