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Realgar
Realgar

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Realgar and Weloganite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
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Dispersion

0.060.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Refractive Index

2.538-2.7041.558
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Triclinic

Birefringence

0.1660.082
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Realgar and Weloganite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Realgar and Weloganite 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.