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Ajoite
Ajoite

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Ajoite and Variscite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Waxy

Pleochroism

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

0.040.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.

Refractive Index

1.5501.560-1.594
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Triclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0910.031
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Translucent

Ajoite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Variscite 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 while Ajoite is in appearance.