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Realgar and Bastnsite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
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Dispersion

0.060.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Refractive Index

2.538-2.7041.72-1.82
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Birefringence

0.166-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Realgar and Bastnsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Realgar and Bastnsite 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 while Realgar is in appearance.