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Elaeolite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties


Anthophyllite and Elaeolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
When Fe-rich   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.603-1.690   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Elaeolite and Anthophyllite Optic Character

Elaeolite and Anthophyllite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Elaeolite and Anthophyllite 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 Elaeolite and Anthophyllite 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. Anthophyllite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Elaeolite and Anthophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Elaeolite and Anthophyllite 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, Elaeolite is Not Available while Elaeolite is Not Available in appearance.

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