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Ammolite and Mottramite Optical Properties


Mottramite and Ammolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Silky, Vitreous   
Greasy   

Pleochroism
None   
Visible X=Y= canary yellow to greenish yellow   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.520-1.670   
2.170   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.135-0.145   
0.150   

Clarity
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Ammolite and Mottramite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ammolite and Mottramite 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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