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Ajoite
Ajoite

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Ajoite and Anhydrite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
For violet varieties
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5501.570-1.614
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0910.042-0.044
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Ajoite and Anhydrite Optic Character

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

Ajoite and Anhydrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Anhydrite 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, Ajoite is Not Available while Ajoite is Not Available in appearance.