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Aragonite and Xonotlite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.581-1.593
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.1550.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Aragonite and Xonotlite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Aragonite and Xonotlite 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.