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Viridine
Viridine
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Anorthoclase
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Viridine and Anorthoclase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.629-1.660
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-
0.007-0.013
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Pearly
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0.01
Translucent
1.518-1.534
-
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
0.006-0.008
Translucent

Viridine and Anorthoclase Optic Character

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

Viridine and Anorthoclase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Viridine and Anorthoclase 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, Viridine is while Viridine is in appearance.