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Ametrine
Ametrine

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Amethyst



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Ametrine and Amethyst Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Transparent
1.544-1.553
-
Trigonal
0.009
Transparent
 
Vitreous
None
0.01
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
1.544-1.553
-
Trigonal
0.009
Transparent

Ametrine and Amethyst Optic Character

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

Ametrine and Amethyst Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ametrine and Amethyst 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, Ametrine is while Ametrine is in appearance.