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Natrolite
Natrolite

Annabergite
Annabergite



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Natrolite and Annabergite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Subadamantine, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.478-1.4931.622
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.012-0.0130.065
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Natrolite and Annabergite Optic Character

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

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