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Ajoite and Pietersite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.5501.54-1.56
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.091Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
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Ajoite and Pietersite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Pietersite 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.