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Axinite and Quartz Rose Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Strong
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1.3 Dispersion
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0.02
Rank: 21 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.656-1.704
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1.6 Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.012
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1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Axinite and Quartz Rose Optic Character

Axinite and Quartz Rose optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Axinite and Quartz Rose 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 Quartz Rose 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 Quartz Rose Transparency

Similar to their colors, Axinite and Quartz Rose 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 Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Axinite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.