Actinolite and Dravite Optical Properties

Actinolite

Dravite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

moderate

Very strong: pale yellow colorless

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.613-1.6281.614-1.666

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m

1.8 Birefringence

0.0250-0.02700.014-0.032

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Transparent

Actinolite and Dravite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Actinolite and Dravite 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 Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references and TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda while Actinolite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references and TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda in appearance.