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Realgar and Scorodite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
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1.5 Refractive Index
2.538-2.704Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.166Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Not Available

Realgar and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Realgar and Scorodite 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.