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Caledonite and Ammolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Silky, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
None
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.818-1.909
1.520-1.670
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.091
0.135-0.145
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Caledonite and Ammolite Optic Character

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

Caledonite and Ammolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Caledonite 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, Caledonite is Transparent while Caledonite is Transparent in appearance.

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