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Realgar and Vesuvianite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
slight in colored varieties

Dispersion

0.060.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

2.538-2.7041.703-1.752
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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tetragonal

Birefringence

0.1660.004-0.006
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Realgar and Vesuvianite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Realgar and Vesuvianite 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.