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Liddicoatite
Liddicoatite

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Liddicoatite and Realgar Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available2.538-2.704
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.166
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gems

Liddicoatite and Realgar Optic Character

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

Liddicoatite and Realgar Transparency

Similar to their colors, Liddicoatite 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, Liddicoatite is Transparent while Liddicoatite is Transparent in appearance.