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Realgar
Realgar

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Realgar and Dallasite Optical Properties

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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
2.538-2.7041.540
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
0.1660.008-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
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Realgar and Dallasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Realgar and Dallasite 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.