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Realgar

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Realgar and Moss Agate Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
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Dispersion

0.060.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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TranslucentWalter Schumann

Refractive Index

2.538-2.7041.530-1.540
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Birefringence

0.1660.004
0 0.296
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Clarity

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TranslucentWalter Schumann

Realgar and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Realgar and Moss Agate 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.