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Rosasite

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Rosasite and Anhydrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
For violet varieties
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.570-1.614
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.139-0.1430.042-0.044
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Rosasite and Anhydrite Optic Character

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

Rosasite and Anhydrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rosasite and Anhydrite 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, Rosasite is Not Available while Rosasite is Not Available in appearance.