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Realgar and Serendibite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
0.06
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2.538-2.704
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0.166
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Vitreous
visible
0.02
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1.696-1.702
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Triclinic
0.005
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Realgar and Serendibite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Realgar and Serendibite 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.