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Aragonite
Aragonite

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Aragonite and Verdite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

StrongArthur Thomas
Extreme

Dispersion

0.170.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.525-1.6861.580
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c

Birefringence

0.155-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Aragonite and Verdite Optic Character

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

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