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Realgar and Brazilianite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
0.06
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2.538-2.704
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0.166
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Vitreous
Very weakWalter Schumann
0.01
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1.602-1.625
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monoclinic
0.019-0.021
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Realgar and Brazilianite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Realgar and Brazilianite 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.