Brookite and Aqua Aura Optical Properties

Brookite

Aqua Aura

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

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1.2 Pleochroism

Very weak

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

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1.5 Refractive Index

2.583-2.741Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.117Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

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Brookite and Aqua Aura Optic Character

Brookite and Aqua Aura optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Brookite and Aqua Aura 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 Brookite and Aqua Aura 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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Brookite and Aqua Aura Transparency

Similar to their colors, Brookite and Aqua Aura 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, Brookite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Brookite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.