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Ajoite

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Ajoite and Augite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Pale green

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.5501.671-1.774
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c

Birefringence

0.091-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Ajoite and Augite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Augite 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 while Ajoite is in appearance.