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Ammolite
Ammolite

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Ammolite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Pearly, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
None
Distinct
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.520-1.6701.565-1.625
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.135-0.1450.040-0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Ammolite and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ammolite and Zinnwaldite 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.