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Ajoite and Bastnsite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

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

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.5501.72-1.82
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Triclinic
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Birefringence

0.091-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Ajoite and Bastnsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Bastnsite 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.