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Ammolite and Pectolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
None
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.520-1.6701.595-1.645
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.135-0.1450.028-0.038
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Ammolite and Pectolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ammolite and Pectolite 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.