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Ajoite
Ajoite

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Willemite



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Ajoite and Willemite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
0.04
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1.550
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Triclinic
0.091
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Vitreous, Resinous
-
0.17
Transparent, Translucent
1.687-1.723
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Trigonal
0.028-0.030
Transparent

Ajoite and Willemite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Willemite 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.