Ajoite and Satin Spar Optical Properties

Ajoite

Satin Spar

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Silky

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

1.5 Refractive Index

1.550Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

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1.8 Birefringence

0.091Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Ajoite and Satin Spar Optic Character

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

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Ajoite and Satin Spar Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Satin Spar 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.