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Agalmatolite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties


Gahnospinel and Agalmatolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
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1.735-1.790   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Isometric   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Agalmatolite and Gahnospinel Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Agalmatolite and Gahnospinel 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.

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