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Realgar and Anhydrite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Pearly, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
For violet varieties
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.538-2.7041.570-1.614
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.1660.042-0.044
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Transparent

Realgar and Anhydrite Optic Character

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

Realgar and Anhydrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Realgar 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, Realgar is Gems while Realgar is Gems in appearance.