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Aqua Aura
Aqua Aura

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Aqua Aura and Anthophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

-99991.603-1.690
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Biaxial/+

Crystal System

Trigonal
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Aqua Aura and Anthophyllite Optic Character

Aqua Aura and Anthophyllite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Aqua Aura and Anthophyllite 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 Aqua Aura and Anthophyllite 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. Anthophyllite has Biaxial/+ character.

Aqua Aura and Anthophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Aqua Aura and Anthophyllite 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, Aqua Aura is while Aqua Aura is in appearance.