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Ajoite and Xenotime Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5501.720-1.827
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.0910.095
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004)

Ajoite and Xenotime Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Xenotime 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.