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Ajoite and Aragonite Optical Properties


Aragonite and Ajoite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green   
StrongArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.550   
1.525-1.686   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.091   
0.155   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Ajoite and Aragonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Aragonite 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.

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