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Realgar and Crystal Quartz Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
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1.5 Refractive Index
2.538-2.704Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
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Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.166Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
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Realgar and Crystal Quartz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Realgar and Crystal Quartz 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.