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Corundum and Allanite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
None
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1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.758-1.7801
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
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1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.013-0.036
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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Corundum and Allanite Optic Character

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

Corundum and Allanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Corundum and Allanite 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, Corundum is Translucent and Transparent while Corundum is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.