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Sarcopside and Allanite Optical Properties


Allanite and Sarcopside Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy  
-  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al  
-  

Refractive Index
1.670-1.734  
1  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
-  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.013-0.036  

Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al  
-  

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Sarcopside and Allanite Optic Character

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

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Sarcopside and Allanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sarcopside and Allanite 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, Sarcopside is TranslucentAnthony et al while Sarcopside is TranslucentAnthony et al in appearance.

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