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Atacamite and Blue John Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.831
1.432-1.436
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.049
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1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Atacamite and Blue John Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Atacamite and Blue John 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 Not Available while Atacamite is Not Available in appearance.