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Axinite
Axinite

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Erythrite



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Axinite and Erythrite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Subadamantine, Pearly

Pleochroism

Strong
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.656-1.7041.626-1.629
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
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Crystal System

Triclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.009-0.012-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Axinite and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Axinite and Erythrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Axinite and Erythrite 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, Axinite is while Axinite is in appearance.