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Aragonite and Esperite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
colorless.
1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.686
1.760-1.774
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.155
0.012
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueAnthony et al

Aragonite and Esperite Optic Character

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

Aragonite and Esperite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Aragonite and Esperite 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, Aragonite is Translucent and Transparent while Aragonite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.

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