Ammolite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Optical Properties

Ammolite

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Silky, Vitreous

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

None

Colorless

1.3 Dispersion

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Fluorite Optical Properties

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0.044 (Anglesite Opt..)

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1.4 Transparency

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Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.520-1.670

1.674-1.693

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1

1.8 Birefringence

0.135-0.145

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1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Ammolite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Optic Character

Ammolite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Ammolite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe 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 Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe 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.

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Ammolite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ammolite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe 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.