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Rosasite
Rosasite

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Anthophyllite



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Rosasite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Silky, Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
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Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.672-1.6881.603-1.690
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Biaxial/+

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma

Birefringence

0.139-0.143-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Rosasite and Anthophyllite Optic Character

Rosasite and Anthophyllite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Rosasite and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite 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. Anthophyllite has Biaxial/+ character.

Rosasite and Anthophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rosasite and Anthophyllite 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 while Rosasite is in appearance.