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Strontianite and Anhydrite Optical Properties


Anhydrite and Strontianite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Pearly, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
For violet varieties   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
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Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.517-1.667   
1.570-1.614   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.042-0.044   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Strontianite and Anhydrite Optic Character

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

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Strontianite and Anhydrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Strontianite 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, Strontianite is Transparent while Strontianite is Transparent in appearance.

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