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Ajoite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.550
1.678-1.758
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.091
0.050
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Ajoite and Astrophyllite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Astrophyllite 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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