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Atacamite
Atacamite

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Atacamite and Aqua Aura Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Adamantine, Vitreous
X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green
0.03
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1.831
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Orthorhombic
0.049
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0.01
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-9999
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Trigonal
-9999
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Atacamite and Aqua Aura Optic Character

Atacamite and Aqua Aura optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Atacamite Vs Aqua Aura 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 Atacamite and Aqua Aura 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.

Atacamite and Aqua Aura Transparency

Similar to their colors, Atacamite and Aqua Aura 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, Atacamite is while Atacamite is in appearance.