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Adamite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Strong: Blue-greens

Dispersion

0.060.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.708-1.7221.652-1.699
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.031-0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Adamite and Arfvedsonite Optic Character

Adamite and Arfvedsonite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Adamite 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 Adamite 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. Adamite has Biaxial/+ character.

Adamite and Arfvedsonite Transparency

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