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Ammonite and Brucite Optical Properties


Brucite and Ammonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
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Not Available   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
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TransparentMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Refractive Index
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1.56-1.60   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
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0.010-0.020   

Clarity
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TransparentMichael O’Donoghue   

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Ammonite and Brucite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ammonite and Brucite 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, Ammonite is Not Available while Ammonite is Not Available in appearance.

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