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Ametrine
Ametrine

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Ametrine and Peridot 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
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Trigonal
0.009
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Greasy
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.02
Transparent
1.64-1.69
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Orthorhombic
0.036
Transparent

Ametrine and Peridot Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ametrine and Peridot 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.