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Humite and Anorthite Optical Properties


Anorthite and Humite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
pale golden yellow or deep golden yellow.   
colorless.   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.607-1.675   
1.575-1.588   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.012-0.013   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Humite and Anorthite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Humite and Anorthite 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, Humite is Transparent while Humite is Transparent in appearance.

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