Ajoite and Rosasite Optical Properties

Ajoite

Rosasite

Add ⊕

1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Silky, Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

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

Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.5501.672-1.688

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.0910.139-0.143

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Ajoite and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Ajoite Vs Howlite

Ajoite and Rosasite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Rosasite 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.