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Achroite

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Achroite and Turquoise Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
0.02None
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.610-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.040
Ammolite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Achroite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Achroite and Turquoise Transparency

Similar to their colors, Achroite and Turquoise 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, Achroite is Translucent and Transparent while Achroite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.