Agalmatolite and Apatite Optical Properties

Agalmatolite

Apatite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Blue stones – strong

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.628-1.651

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.002-0.008

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Agalmatolite and Apatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Agalmatolite and Apatite 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, Agalmatolite is Not Available while Agalmatolite is Not Available in appearance.