Esperite and Anyolite Optical Properties

Esperite

Anyolite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

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1.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

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1.3 Dispersion

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Fluorite Optical Properties

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1.4 Transparency

OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.760-1.774

1.695

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

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1.8 Birefringence

0.012

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1.9 Clarity

OpaqueAnthony et al

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Esperite and Anyolite Optic Character

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

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Esperite and Anyolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Esperite and Anyolite 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, Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent while Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent in appearance.