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Realgar and Esperite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
colorless.

Dispersion

0.060.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent

Refractive Index

2.538-2.7041.760-1.774
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

0.1660.012
0 0.296
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Clarity

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OpaqueAnthony et al

Realgar and Esperite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Realgar and Esperite 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.