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Boleite and Ammolite Optical Properties


Ammolite and Boleite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
Silky, Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
None  

Dispersion
0.07  
18
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
-  

Refractive Index
2.05  
1.520-1.670  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Isometric  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.010  
0.135-0.145  

Clarity
Transparent  
-  

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Boleite and Ammolite Optic Character

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

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Boleite and Ammolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Boleite and Ammolite 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, Boleite is Transparent while Boleite is Transparent in appearance.

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