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Fuchsite and Angelite Optical Properties


Angelite and Fuchsite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent   
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Refractive Index
1.552-1.618   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
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Clarity
Transparent   
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Fuchsite and Angelite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Fuchsite and Angelite 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, Fuchsite is Transparent while Fuchsite is Transparent in appearance.

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