Home
Gemstones


Aqua Aura and Dumortierite Optical Properties


Dumortierite and Aqua Aura Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Not Available   
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.669-1.723   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.011-0.037   

Clarity
Not Available   
Translucent   

Benefits >>
<< Physical Properties

Aqua Aura and Dumortierite Optic Character

Aqua Aura and Dumortierite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Aqua Aura and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite 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.

Compare Gems for Gemini

Aqua Aura and Dumortierite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Aqua Aura and Dumortierite 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 Not Available while Aqua Aura is Not Available in appearance.

Gemini Gems

Gemini Gems

» More Gemini Gems

Compare Gems for Gemini

» More Compare Gems for Gemini