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Johachidolite and Realgar Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
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0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.717-1.724
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0.007
Transparent
 
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Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
0.06
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2.538-2.704
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0.166
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Johachidolite and Realgar Optic Character

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

Johachidolite and Realgar Transparency

Similar to their colors, Johachidolite and Realgar 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, Johachidolite is while Johachidolite is in appearance.