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Ammolite and Linarite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
None
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.520-1.6701.809-1.859
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.135-0.1450.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Ammolite and Linarite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ammolite and Linarite 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.