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Arfvedsonite
Arfvedsonite

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Arfvedsonite and Forsterite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
colorless.
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.652-1.6991.635-1.671
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.033-0.042
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Arfvedsonite and Forsterite Optic Character

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

Arfvedsonite and Forsterite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Arfvedsonite and Forsterite 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.