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Biotite and Ajoite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.565-1.6251.550
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.03-0.070.091
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Biotite and Ajoite Optic Character

Biotite and Ajoite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Biotite and Ajoite 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 Biotite and Ajoite 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.

Biotite and Ajoite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Biotite and Ajoite 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, Biotite is Not Available while Biotite is Not Available in appearance.