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Actinolite
Actinolite

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Actinolite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

moderate
Strong: Blue-greens

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Refractive Index

1.613-1.6281.652-1.699
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0250-0.0270-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Actinolite and Arfvedsonite Optic Character

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

Actinolite and Arfvedsonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Actinolite and Arfvedsonite 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, Actinolite is TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda while Actinolite is TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda in appearance.