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Ajoite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
slight in colored varieties
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.550
1.703-1.752
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.091
0.004-0.006
1.9 Clarity
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Ajoite and Vesuvianite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Vesuvianite 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.