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Ammolite and Vivianite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
None
Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael O’Donoghue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.520-1.6701.560-1.640
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.135-0.1450.054-0.075
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Ammolite and Vivianite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ammolite and Vivianite 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.