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Realgar
Realgar

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Realgar and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.060.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

2.538-2.7041.692-1.739
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

0.1660.240
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Realgar and Phosphosiderite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Realgar and Phosphosiderite 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.