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Aqua Aura and Fayalite Optical Properties


Fayalite and Aqua Aura Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
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Faint   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.827-1.879   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
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0.042-0.051   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentAnthony et al   

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Aqua Aura and Fayalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Aqua Aura and Fayalite 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.

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