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Ajoite
Ajoite

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Ajoite and Bronzite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

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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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.5501.668
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Triclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0910.014
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Ajoite and Bronzite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Bronzite 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.