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Ammolite and Erythrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Subadamantine, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
None
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.520-1.670
1.626-1.629
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.135-0.145
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Ammolite and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Ammolite and Erythrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ammolite and Erythrite 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, Ammolite is Not Available while Ammolite is Not Available in appearance.

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