Ajoite and Catapleiite Optical Properties

Ajoite

Catapleiite

Add ⊕

1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

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

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.5501.590-1.629

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: B2/b (pseudo-HEX)

1.8 Birefringence

0.0910.039

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Ajoite and Catapleiite Optic Character

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

Compare Gems for Virgo

Ajoite Vs Sugilite

Ajoite Vs Howlite

Ajoite Vs Tanzanite

Ajoite and Catapleiite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Catapleiite 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.