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Norbergite and Anorthite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
colorless.
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.563-1.5931.575-1.588
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.012-0.013
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Norbergite and Anorthite Optic Character

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

Norbergite and Anorthite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Norbergite and Anorthite 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, Norbergite is Transparent while Norbergite is Transparent in appearance.