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Ammolite
Ammolite

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Ammolite and Moss Agate Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Silky, Vitreous
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Pleochroism

None
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Refractive Index

1.520-1.6701.530-1.540
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

0.135-0.1450.004
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Ammolite and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ammolite and Moss Agate 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 while Ammolite is in appearance.