Ajoite and Schultenite Optical Properties

Ajoite

Schultenite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous, Adamantine

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

TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.5501.890-1.976

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.091Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TransparentAnthony et al

Ajoite and Schultenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Schultenite 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.