×

Calcite
Calcite

Ammolite
Ammolite



ADD
Compare
X
Calcite
X
Ammolite

Calcite and Ammolite Optical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Silky, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
None
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.486-1.6581.520-1.670
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.154-0.1740.135-0.145
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Calcite and Ammolite Optic Character

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

Calcite and Ammolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Calcite 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, Calcite is Translucent and Transparent while Calcite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.