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Aqua Aura and Pietersite Optical Properties


Pietersite and Aqua Aura Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
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1.54-1.56   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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Aqua Aura and Pietersite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Aqua Aura and Pietersite 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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