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Realgar and Hibonite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
O = brownish gray; E = gray
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
2.538-2.7041.79-1.807
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.166Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Realgar and Hibonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Realgar and Hibonite 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.