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Arfvedsonite and Ekanite Optical Properties


Ekanite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.652-1.699   
1.593-1.596   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Tetragonal Trapezohedral H-M Symbol (4 2 2) Space Group: I 422   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.001   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Arfvedsonite and Ekanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Arfvedsonite and Ekanite 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, Arfvedsonite is Not Available while Arfvedsonite is Not Available in appearance.

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