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Realgar and Verdelite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Strong: dark green yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.538-2.7041.614-1.666
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
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1.8 Birefringence
0.1660.014-0.040
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Transparent

Realgar and Verdelite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Realgar and Verdelite 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.