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Realgar and Cassiterite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.07
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.538-2.7041.990-2.105
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.1660.096-0.098
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Transparent

Realgar and Cassiterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Realgar and Cassiterite 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.