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Ammonite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties


Liddicoatite and Ammonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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Transparent   

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Ammonite and Liddicoatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ammonite and Liddicoatite 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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