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Natrolite and Anglesite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.04
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.478-1.493
1.877-1.894
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.012-0.013
0.017
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Natrolite and Anglesite Optic Character

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

Natrolite and Anglesite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Natrolite and Anglesite 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, Natrolite is Translucent and Transparent while Natrolite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.