Montebrasite and Anhydrite Optical Properties

Montebrasite

Anhydrite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Pearly, Greasy

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

For violet varieties

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.578-1.6461.570-1.614

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.020-0.0300.042-0.044

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentWalter Schumann

Transparent

Montebrasite and Anhydrite Optic Character

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

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Montebrasite and Anhydrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Montebrasite 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, Montebrasite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann while Montebrasite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann in appearance.