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Astrophyllite and Adamite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.708-1.722
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0500.031-0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Astrophyllite and Adamite Optic Character

Astrophyllite and Adamite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Astrophyllite and Adamite 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 Astrophyllite and Adamite 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. Adamite has Biaxial/+ character.

Astrophyllite and Adamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Astrophyllite and Adamite 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, Astrophyllite is Translucent while Astrophyllite is Translucent in appearance.