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Gedrite and Anhydrite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Weak to moderate
0.02
Transparent
1.625-1.718
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Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
-9999
Transparent
 
Pearly, Greasy
For violet varieties
0.01
Transparent
1.570-1.614
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Orthorhombic
0.042-0.044
Transparent

Gedrite and Anhydrite Optic Character

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

Gedrite and Anhydrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Gedrite and Anhydrite 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, Gedrite is while Gedrite is in appearance.